Manager, Business Affairs – 14-Month Contract in London

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.

Audible is seeking an experienced content deal-maker to support the original and acquired programming groups. In this position, the Manager of Business Affairs will collaborate with creative executives and top tier partners in audio, TV, film, music and theater 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.

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 a Manager of Business Affairs, you will:

• Serve as lead or second chair 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.
• 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, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams.

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 neighbours. 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 in entertainment industry deal negotiation.
• Experience successfully structuring, negotiating and closing terms for content deals (e.g. production commissions, audio publishing commissions, writer development deals, existing content acquisitions, talent, multi-title/output deals) on behalf of a production company, streaming service, studio, or television network.
• Experience in intellectual property concepts (including copyright and trademark).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning.
• Experience leading prioritization of tasks, team scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive).
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment.
• Knowledge of media business models.
• UK/EU Legal qualification.
• Drafting, negotiation, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and a focus on excellence.
• Dedication to acting as a collaborative team player within the Business Affairs group and across all teams at Audible.