OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX EntertainmentWith a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe FOX Entertainment Business & Legal Affairs department is seeking an Assistant to join the team. Responsibilities include communications (e.g., coordinating busy phones, drafting correspondence, mail distribution), scheduling meetings and conference calls, submitting expenses, redlining documents, filing of documents and maintenance of departmental filing system, and tracking of agreements in the department’s rights management system.
Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support approximately five senior Business & Legal Affairs executives (phones, heavy scheduling, filing, expenses, etc.)
- Monitor, coordinate, and disseminate timely and confidential correspondence and information
- Organize and file documents and emails in iManage filing system
- Review agreements and input information into the deal management database, Rightsline
- Prepare documents for electronic signature
- Research backup for accurate payment of development invoices
- Help contract administrator process a high volume of invoices
- Communicate effectively and clearly between internal and external associates (other employees, vendors, agents, managers, and lawyers)
- Maintain and update internal manuals for use by the team
- Enable the most efficient functioning of departmental operations
- Provide backup assistance to all Business and Legal Affairs executives when other assistants are sick or absent
- Additional special projects, as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous internship/assistant experience, preferably at an entertainment industry company or law firm
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Positive attitude, reliable and willing to take initiative and mulitask
- Interest in entertainment agreements/deals and the functions of a Business & Legal Affairs department.
- Superior grammar, editing, and proofing skills
- Very computer literate, comfortable with all computing functions and applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Slack, Zoom, iManage, Rightsline, Salesforce, etc.
- Diplomacy, reliability, and initiative, ability to work within a team, proactive, ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional manner, must be able to independently prioritize work assignments, etc.
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Interest in a long-term career in Business & Legal Affairs or the law
- Experience with Rightsline and/or iManage computer systems
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.00-25.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous internship or assistant experience (preferably entertainment company or law firm)
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Positive attitude, reliability, initiative, and ability to multitask
- Interest in entertainment agreements/deals and Business & Legal Affairs functions
- Superior grammar, editing, and proofing skills
- Very computer literate; comfortable with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Slack, Zoom, iManage, Rightsline, Salesforce
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials professionally and independently prioritize work
- Regular on-site attendance at workplace a minimum of four days per week
- Experience with Rightsline and/or iManage computer systems
- Interest in a long-term career in Business & Legal Affairs or the law
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
