Contracts Coordinator

Contracts Coordinator

• 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
• Full-time
• Business Segment: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Summary:

This position works closely with the Business Affairs Senior Manager as well as other members of the Business Affairs personnel in order to help maintain and track intellectual property owned by Universal. Candidate should possess knowledge of the legal aspects of the entertainment industry and familiarity with various types of relevant agreements. Attention to detail is of utmost importance.

Essential Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities will include contract analysis and data entry, archiving critical digital documents into the internal Business Affairs Salesforce database.

• Memorialize prior contracts, using ELF, including, but not limited to: above the line, underlying rights, distribution, and acquisition deals.
• Run detailed custom reports through Salesforce
• Maintain and distribute status reports regarding development deals in negotiation
• Manage/update contacts in internal database
• Assist with historical research, using Studio System and internal contracts to update internal database.
• Provide back-up coverage for the Sr. Manager of BA Administration

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Two years of legal assistant experience, preferably with experience in Business Affairs or Legal Affairs at a movie studio or major production company
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Database management experience (legal database systems are a plus)

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and summarize contracts
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are a must
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to learn quickly, including operation of new databases
• Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000-60,000.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.