Manager, Business Affairs

Shaftesbury; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment provider in Canada seeks a 'Manager, Business Affairs' to oversee development contracts and liaise with agents and talent. You will play a key role in ensuring timely processing of agreements, maintaining organization and correspondence files, and assisting with production matters. Ideal candidates have strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and a post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and drafting skills essential.
• Post-secondary education required; industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and coordinating various contracts with agents.
• Reviewing and negotiating development agreements.
• Managing correspondence and contract files efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

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Job Purpose

Reporting to the SVP, Business and Legal, this role is responsible for supporting the in-house counsel and overseeing the administration of development contracts, with some responsibilities in production and brand extension contracts. The role involves liaising with agents, executives, and talent to ensure timely contracting and payments, managing correspondence and contract files, drafting, processing, and monitoring agreements, and maintaining familiarity with funding guidelines and guild agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting and coordinating option, WGC, WGA, and ACTRA contracts as needed, liaising with agents to ensure satisfactory contracts.
• Reviewing and negotiating broadcaster and funder development agreements.
• Coordinating with Finance and Creative teams to ensure timely processing of talent and funder payments.
• Maintaining contract and correspondence files, ensuring timely submission of deliverables and invoices.
• Managing option expiry dates.
• Assisting with production matters as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and drafting skills.
• Efficient, professional work ethic, and excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with WGC, ACTRA, CAVCO regulations, and various Funds' guidelines.
• High comfort level liaising with creative staff and external stakeholders.
• Post-secondary education and sound people skills.
• Computer literacy and excellent organization and time management skills.
• Industry experience preferred.

About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, established in 1987, is an award-winning content creator and producer. Its primetime slate includes series like Murdoch Mysteries and Hudson & Rex, available in over 120 countries worldwide.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Entertainment Providers

This job posting is active, with the location in Mississauga, Ontario, and a salary range of CA$85,000 to CA$100,000.