Manager, Business Affairs Administration

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.

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.

About Universal Studio Group:

Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 130,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI”-branded series, Emmy® Award-winning “Hacks,” “The Umbrella Academy,” “The Equalizer,” “Ted,” “Apples Never Fall,” “We Are Lady Parts,” “The Wall” and longtime NBC favorite “Hollywood Game Night.” Universal Studio Group continues to house some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Suits,” “The Good Place,” “Will & Grace,” “Law & Order,” “Monk,” “Psych,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “House,” “Mr. Robot” and “Downton Abbey.” Universal Studio Group is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Manager, Business Affairs Admin will be primarily responsible for DGA tracking. This individual will report to VP, Business Affairs Administration.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Draft & distribute episodic director agreements for USG scripted Broadcast, linear & SVOD series
• Book episodic directors for scripted broadcast, linear & SVOD series, including managing cancelled and revised bookings due to scheduling and production issues
• Manage the newest DGA agreement and apply appropriately to guild payments
• Authorize director payments in a timely manner, collaborating with Line Producers and internal execs to track and pay appropriately
• Advise and consult with internal executives along with producers to resolve timely labor issues
• Handle day-to-day business affairs, finance, labor relations and tax issues for broadcast, linear & SVOD series
• Interface and coordinate with the following departments:  creative, current programming, production, legal, finance, payroll, labor relations and residuals
• Oversee guild analysis projects as requested by Labor Relations
• Research guild audit claims and authorize settlement payments
• Provide assistance as needed with labor and out of office coverage to WGA Tracking Manager

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a high volume, demanding and fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality about private and sensitive matters
• Able to work independently and exercise excellent professional judgement
• Ability to create new solutions to address new and ongoing business issues
• Superior communication skills related to daily interaction with internal production, creative and finance execs and outside agents and managers
• Understanding of TV production; schedules, application of fees, DGA timetables for payments
• Ability to understand and translate legal terms and Guild agreements into easy-to-understand language
• Confident in pushing back on Guild, agents, managers, and internal execs when necessary
• Superior computer skills, previous experience with Salesforce application preferred
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities on a daily basis
• Superior Organization skills
• Minimum two years’ experience in Television Business Affairs Administration or para-legal setting in entertainment matters

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior Guild experience related to memberships, payments and and audits
• Prior accounting experience
• Familiarity with Windows operating system and Microsoft office Suite, Outlook, Teams
• Computer literacy, previous experience with database application management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Outstanding analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• 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: $75,000-$100,000 (bonus eligible) 

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 [email protected].