Business Affairs
The business affairs area of production manages and advises on all legal and business matters, including contractual negotiations and network agreements.
Recommended skills for Business Affairs:
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Superior negotiation and legal drafting skills
Unyielding attention to detail
Well-established relationships within the entertainment, business affairs and legal communities
Ability to prioritize and manage time
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to handle a constant stream of high-priority projects
+ Director of Business Affairs
The Director of Business Affairs manages the company’s business matters, especially (but not limited to) funding applications, partnership agreements and union and employee contracts. The also assist with interim financing documentation and manage tax credits for the production.
+ Lawyer / General Counsel
Advises on all legal matters and binding contracts.
Minimum Qualifications for Business Affairs:
Legal training
Accounting training
Business and legal affairs experience
Equivalent training or experience
For further information on finding work as a business affairs professional please see the following guides:
Questions?
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