Associate Director, Business Affairs
Content & Audible Studios | Job ID 3126908Job Summary
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking an experienced content deal-maker to support the original and acquired programming groups. In this position, the Associate Director of Business Affairs will collaborate with creative executives and top tier partners in audio, TV, film, and music as they work to deliver Audible customers high quality original content for adaptation on the air, screen and stage. This position reports to the Global Head of Business Affairs in Audible’s headquarters in Newark, NJ and will be located in Audible’s London office.
ABOUT YOU
You are a valued strategic partner with a history of structuring and closing deals in the entertainment and new media industries and are ready to assist the global Audible team in negotiating terms that benefit Audible and its customers.
As an Associate Director of Business Affairs, you will...
- Serve as lead negotiator on deals with rights holders, producers, writers, and talent for the development, acquisition, and production of audio entertainment originals in both the UK and wider EU Audible territories
- Draft short form deal memos memorializing key negotiated terms, and with the support of the internal legal team serve as primary point of contact for our partners through the long-form agreement negotiation process
- Partner with internal legal team to identify and address upfront business and legal risks associated with proposed productions
- Coordinate closely with members of the content teams at Audible to maintain consistency in messaging and policy
- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership on the development of strategies for new content initiatives
- Interface on a daily basis with cross-functional groups at Audible and Amazon, including creative content, production, legal, marketing, publicity, tax, finance, and royalties
- Manage, prioritize, and execute high volume deal flow against specific metrics
- Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms, if necessary
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential entertainment industry partners such as film/ TV studios, audio production studios, writers, agents, managers, and publishers
- Build relationships and represent the entertainment deals’ team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, Marketing, PR, Content Services, and Content Creation teams
- Work cross-functionally across Audible and other Amazon affiliates (e.g., Amazon Music, Amazon Publishing etc.) to help execute complex deals and partnership opportunities
- Draft proposed high level deal terms in support of the internal greenlighting process, working with creative teams to ensure synergy between editorial and commercial requirements
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking an experienced content deal-maker to support the original and acquired programming groups. In this position, the Associate Director of Business Affairs will collaborate with creative executives and top tier partners in audio, TV, film, and music as they work to deliver Audible customers high quality original content for adaptation on the air, screen and stage. This position reports to the Global Head of Business Affairs in Audible’s headquarters in Newark, NJ and will be located in Audible’s London office.
ABOUT YOU
You are a valued strategic partner with a history of structuring and closing deals in the entertainment and new media industries and are ready to assist the global Audible team in negotiating terms that benefit Audible and its customers.
As an Associate Director of Business Affairs, you will...
- Serve as lead negotiator on deals with rights holders, producers, writers, and talent for the development, acquisition, and production of audio entertainment originals in both the UK and wider EU Audible territories
- Draft short form deal memos memorializing key negotiated terms, and with the support of the internal legal team serve as primary point of contact for our partners through the long-form agreement negotiation process
- Partner with internal legal team to identify and address upfront business and legal risks associated with proposed productions
- Coordinate closely with members of the content teams at Audible to maintain consistency in messaging and policy
- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership on the development of strategies for new content initiatives
- Interface on a daily basis with cross-functional groups at Audible and Amazon, including creative content, production, legal, marketing, publicity, tax, finance, and royalties
- Manage, prioritize, and execute high volume deal flow against specific metrics
- Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms, if necessary
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential entertainment industry partners such as film/ TV studios, audio production studios, writers, agents, managers, and publishers
- Build relationships and represent the entertainment deals’ team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, Marketing, PR, Content Services, and Content Creation teams
- Work cross-functionally across Audible and other Amazon affiliates (e.g., Amazon Music, Amazon Publishing etc.) to help execute complex deals and partnership opportunities
- Draft proposed high level deal terms in support of the internal greenlighting process, working with creative teams to ensure synergy between editorial and commercial requirements
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning
- Knowledge of intellectual property rights
- Experience structuring and negotiating terms for commercial content content deals e.g. production commissions, existing content licences, talent, multi-title/output
- Knowledge of intellectual property rights
- Experience structuring and negotiating terms for commercial content content deals e.g. production commissions, existing content licences, talent, multi-title/output
Preferred Qualifications
- UK/ EU Legal qualification
- Previous experience and/or understanding of business models in both digital and traditional media
- Drafting, negotiation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to distill complex concepts and ideas to their essence, allowing them be accessible across different levels of an organization.
- Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently juggle large volumes of work under aggressive and competing deadlines
- Experience successfully operating independently while exercising sound judgment and focusing on excellence
- Willingness to question old norms before applying knowledge gained through experience to new contexts
- Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment
- Dedication to acting as a collaborative team player within the Business Affairs group and across all teams at Audible
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
- Previous experience and/or understanding of business models in both digital and traditional media
- Drafting, negotiation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to distill complex concepts and ideas to their essence, allowing them be accessible across different levels of an organization.
- Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently juggle large volumes of work under aggressive and competing deadlines
- Experience successfully operating independently while exercising sound judgment and focusing on excellence
- Willingness to question old norms before applying knowledge gained through experience to new contexts
- Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment
- Dedication to acting as a collaborative team player within the Business Affairs group and across all teams at Audible
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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