VP, Business Affairs (Original Programming)

Job Description

Primary Responsibility:

The Vice President, Original Programming Business Affairs will serve as day-to-day business affairs executive on behalf of Starz both as network and studio. Responsibilities including negotiating  actor, writer, producer, director, and rights acquisition agreements, along with a variety of license/co-production deals, all in connection with the development and production of original television series.  The position handles the administration of deals and is the go-to person for business affairs related questions from departments across the company.  While this is a pure business affairs position, since the department is a combined legal and business affairs department, occasional drafting may be required. The Vice President will work closely with the Starz Originals legal team and will interact with internal executives from creative, production, finance, marketing and PR, as well as outside producers, agents, lawyers and managers. In addition, the Vice President at times will stand in for the Senior Vice President and Head, Original Programming Business Affairs, which will entail interacting with senior Starz executives.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• JD and minimum of ten years of business affairs experience gained in an entertainment law firm, television network and/or television production company. Must be a member of the California State Bar.
• Knowledge of television precedents and industry custom
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication
• Highly motivated, responsible, extremely detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, high pressure

Compensation

$220,000 - $260,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.