SVP, Unscripted Business Affairs & Deals

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 365,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in Culver City seeks an SVP of Business Affairs to lead the Nonfiction division’s development and production deals for documentary series, reality and competition formats.

This senior role partners with leadership across creative, production and finance to shape strategy, licensing, and rights management while guiding external counsel as needed. The position focuses on optimizing content value, aligning commercial deals with creative objectives, and mentoring a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience structuring and negotiating complex development and production deals.
• Strong understanding of rights, IP, licensing and distribution.
• Proven leadership in managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with external counsel.
• Deep knowledge of entertainment industry processes and contract economics.

Responsibilities

• Shape portfolio strategy and deal terms for Nonfiction programming.
• Lead development and production Business Affairs from opportunity to delivery.
• Negotiate talent, producer, and co-production agreements.
• Advise on business models, risk, and value creation.
• Collaborate with SPT Legal and outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in Culver City seeks an SVP of Business Affairs to lead the Nonfiction division’s development and production deals for documentary series, reality and competition formats.

This senior role partners with leadership across creative, production and finance to shape strategy, licensing, and rights management while guiding external counsel as needed. The position focuses on optimizing content value, aligning commercial deals with creative objectives, and mentoring a