Legal and Business Affairs Assistant

FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances, and distributes award-winning films, television series, podcasts,  and theater productions that combine strong creative voices and global appeal. Recent FilmNation productions include Sean Baker’s Academy Award-Winning Anora, starring Mikey Madison, which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress; Edward Berger’s Academy Award-Winning Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini; and Pablo Larraín’s Academy Award-Nominated Maria starring Angelina Jolie. The company also produced award-winning box office hits that include Promising Young Woman, Arrival, and The Big Sick. FilmNation is the home of Infrared, a new film production label focused on mainstream genre films with franchise potential. Infrared’s first production, Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, will be in theaters March 2025.

Role Description:

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a dedicated and hardworking Legal and Business Affairs Assistant to directly support the team in our New York office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company and work within a collaborative and fun environment. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn about production, international sales and distribution as it relates to the Entertainment industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the systems and trackers used within the BA department.
• Scheduling, organizing, and assisting in the preparation of materials for interdepartmental meetings
• Handling administrative tasks for the department ensuring accuracy and proficiency as well as suggesting new processes.
• Coordinating with clients for payment submissions and signatures 
• Maintaining the contract database and files, both digital and hard copy
• Communicating with clients both directly and on behalf of other team members
• Corporate work, including forming corporations, and periodically updating schedules to the company’s corporate credit facility
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience in an office environment preferred but not required (internships, externships, etc. qualify) 
• A demonstrated interest in legal and business affairs is preferred
• Must have a good work ethic and excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive and anticipatory with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines

This is a great role for an up-and-comer to gain experience in all aspects of the production, international sales and distribution process in addition to dealing with all areas of the business on a daily basis. This fast-paced environment requires a motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment, and applicants must be extremely organized and highly detail-oriented.

This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday, Fridays are remote. This position's anticipated annual base salary is $53,500. This does not include any other compensation components or benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and from which they will be performing the job.

FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or, expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. More detailed information about the company and our list of titles is available at www.filmnation.com.

Please send your resume & cover letter to HR@filmnation.com.