Contract Manager, Business Affairs

Amazon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,400 - 101,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Film Business Affairs team in Culver City, CA. The role focuses on high-volume deal tracking and approving development spend across multiple film projects.

The position requires strong deal-making knowledge, ability to manage complex tasks with minimal guidance, and discretion in handling confidential information while collaborating with internal production and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Can manage a high volume of requests and competing deadlines.
• Can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• High volume deal and option tracking, including various report and grid maintenance.
• Own corporate approval over development and pre-greenlight spend on various film projects.
• Work cross-functionally with internal production and finance teams and with film production staff to delineate terms and ensure talent payments are made in a timely manner.
• Act as an internal and external point of contact for deal related questions and inquiries.

Skills

Contract management

Deal tracking

High volume requests

Attention to detail

AI for legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 10478533 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you interested in shaping the future of film? Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Contract Manager on the Film Business Affairs team where you will help Amazon MGM deliver innovative content.

The successful candidate in this role will have a strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the entertainment industry; prior experience working for an entertainment agency, production company, entertainment law firm or film studio; possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and collaborate effectively with internal teams. The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. A high level of competence, integrity, and discretion in handling highly confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company are key. This position is located in Culver City, California.

Key job responsibilities

• High volume deal and option tracking, including various report and grid maintenance.
• Own corporate approval over development and pre-greenlight spend on various film projects.
• Work cross-functionally with internal production and finance teams and with film production staff to delineate terms and ensure talent payments are made in a timely manner.
• Act as an internal and external point of contact for deal related questions and inquiries.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Can manage a high volume of requests and competing deadlines.
• Can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review.

Location: Culver City, California. Salary: 70,400 – 101,800 USD annually.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.