Business Affairs Manager, Apple TV+

Apple Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Business Affairs professional for its original content division. The role involves negotiating and structuring complex deals across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in business affairs, particularly in TV/SVOD. This position requires excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, and offers a dynamic environment working with creative teams and executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in business or legal affairs role in TV/SVOD.
• Proven track record in managing business affairs for multiple projects.
• Extensive knowledge in negotiating TV/SVOD deals.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure deals related to Apple original content.
• Draft and negotiate deal memos and term sheets.
• Provide business counsel on strategy and costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Comedy, documentaries and other factual content, specials, ancillary content, etc. We need someone who is adept at rigorously analyzing deal structures and can advise on strategy, costs, talent relations and other information relating to the development and production of Apple original content. You will work closely and cross functionally with internal teams in the U.K, U.S, France and Germany, particularly creative, finance, production and legal affairs departments. You will act as a key business liaison between Apple and the creative community for original content (e.g., talent agencies, studios and independent producers). You will draft and negotiate short-form deal memos and term sheets, review long-form agreements for accuracy and coordinate internal fulfillment of contractual commitments. You\'ll provide general business counsel in a rapidly changing business and tech environment. Our Apple TV+ division is seeking someone to join the Business Affairs department to provide expert Business Affairs support, solutions, and advice. We\'re seeking an experienced negotiator with deep knowledge of the TV / SVOD industry who can bring their expertise to the team from day one.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure a portfolio of complex deals related to Apple original content across the U.K and European territories, including scripted drama.
• Draft and negotiate short-form deal memos and term sheets; review long-form agreements for accuracy; coordinate internal fulfillment of contractual commitments.
• Provide general business counsel on strategy, costs, talent relations and other information relating to development and production of Apple original content.
• Work closely and cross-functionally with internal teams in the U.K, U.S, France and Germany, particularly creative, finance, production and legal affairs departments.
• Act as a key business liaison between Apple and the creative community for original content (e.g., talent agencies, studios and independent producers).

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a business or legal affairs role in a TV/SVOD Business Affairs department, talent agency, or entertainment firm.
• A proven track record of managing the business affairs requirements of multiple projects from development and throughout production.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of negotiating TV / SVOD deals for development, production, key above-the-line talent, and underlying rights.
• Experience of drafting contractual clauses in the TV / SVOD industry.
• A deep understanding of the global content landscape, particularly the SVODs.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to successfully work with a range of personalities and styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of how to collaborate closely with senior executives both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dealing directly with TV / SVOD guilds or unions including Equity in the U.K and/or SAG in the U.S.
• Having both scripted and unscripted business affairs experience and European (especially France or Germany) deal making experience a bonus.