Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive Step into the world of BBC Studios, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. A commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive you will play a crucial role by providing legal expertise, support and strong negotiating skills, it is a unique role that will allow you work on variety of projects and collaborating within teams within the organisation Main Responsibilities: Offering comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements. Advising on issues including contract terms, foreign production shoots and employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements and contributor fees; Ensure the necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation as required; Work closely and collaboratively with various department and be a trusted advisor to them; Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both internal (including Commissioning, Editorial Policy, other legal and business affairs teams and BBC Studios Distribution) and external parties. Ensure that BBC Studios' policies and standards are adhered to and translated into compliant deals with a pan-BBC approach. Assist with mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk and manage brand and IP protection. Using software as required to manage and produce contractual documentation and ensure accurate and current record keeping. What Does It Take? Key Criteria Experience of negotiating contracts A business-oriented and commercial approach which enables a quick response to market changes A proven track record of having managed and/or delivered projects to deadlines. Adapt at being able to examine and summarise complex data An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media as well as knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends Desirable: Business affairs experience in the television, radio and/or digital media industry would be an advantage Legal education or qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage
