Director, Business Affairs – Theatrical Motion Pictures

Paramount

Director of Business Affairs at Paramount negotiating contracts and agreements for theatrical motion pictures. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and managing business affairs activities across multiple projects.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $208,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in negotiating and drafting talent and rights agreements within the entertainment industry, coupled with strong analytical and organizational skills to manage complex transactions and relationships effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business And Legal Affairs ExperienceNegotiating And Drafting AgreementsUnderstanding Of Entertainment Industry Deal StructuresJ.D. RequiredStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

NegotiationDraftingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsDeal AnalysisTalent CompensationContingent CompensationGuild Requirements InterpretationProject ManagementAgreement Administration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.

Industry Keywords

Entertainment LawSAG-AFTRAWGADGAProduction CompaniesTheatrical Motion PictureTalent AgreementsRights AcquisitionsDevelopment-Related TransactionsBusiness Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business affairs activities across Paramount's theatrical motion picture development and production slate
Structure, negotiate, and administer agreements involving actors, writers, producers, directors, production companies, and other above-the-line talent
Assist in negotiating rights acquisitions, option agreements, shopping agreements, and other development-related transactions
Prepare deal analyses and advise on talent compensation, contingent compensation, participation structures, credits, and approvals
Work closely with the EVP, Business Affairs and other senior business affairs executives on complex negotiations and strategic transactions
Collaborate with Creative, Production, Legal Affairs, Finance, Labor Relations, and other departments to facilitate project development and production
Review and interpret guild agreements and industry standards, including SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and DGA requirements
Manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously while ensuring timely execution of agreements and business objectives
Maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, attorneys, producers, and other industry representatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–12 years of Business and Legal Affairs experience at a major motion picture studio, television studio, production company, entertainment law firm, or comparable entertainment organization
J.D. required
Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting talent and rights agreements for film, television, or other entertainment content
Strong understanding of entertainment industry deal structures, talent compensation, contingent compensation, and guild requirements
Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
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