Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive EXTEND TALENT POOL

Overview

Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive EXTEND TALENT POOL

Location: London, Television Centre

Contract type: Permanent • Working Pattern: Hybrid (office and home working)

Package Band C — Salary between £28,000-£44,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience. London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 offered. The expected salary range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

About BBC Studios

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with global reach. We work with outstanding creative talent responsible for platform-defining shows and a broad range of content across genres and platforms. BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

Talent Pool

• This talent pool is an opportunity for Senior Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Managers interested in working with us.
• It isn’t a live role and doesn’t guarantee you will end up working with us. Talent pools identify, meet and collate talent so we can move more quickly when opportunities come up.
• You don’t have to be available now to apply. You may be in another role but considering a move when the right opportunity arises.
• If selected, our Talent Acquisition team will invite you for a screening call, then you may join the talent pool and be considered for suitable opportunities.
• When hiring, we may approach individuals from the talent pool directly if they have the required skills, or advertise roles publicly through BBC Careers; talent pool members are welcome to apply.
• Participation does not guarantee an interview; you will still undergo interviews or assessments as part of a competitive process.

Role

The Role Step into the world of BBC Studios, where every working day is unique. A Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive provides legal expertise, support and strong negotiating skills across a variety of projects and teams within the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements.
• Advise on contract terms, foreign production shoots, employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements and contributor fees.
• Ensure necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation as required.
• Work closely with various departments and act as a trusted advisor.
• Build and maintain effective relationships internal to BBC Studios (e.g., Commissioning, Editorial Policy, other legal and business affairs teams, BBC Studios Distribution) and with external parties.
• Ensure BBC Studios’ policies and standards are translated into compliant deals with a pan-BBC approach.
• Assist in mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk and manage brand and IP protection.
• Use software to manage and produce contractual documentation and maintain accurate records.

What does it take?

Key Criteria

• Experience of negotiating contracts
• A business-oriented and commercial approach enabling quick responses to market changes
• Proven track record of delivering projects to deadlines
• Ability to examine and summarise complex data
• An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media with knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends

Desirable

• Business affairs experience in television, radio or digital media would be an advantage
• Legal education or qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply, contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. The BBC Access and Disability Service provides assessments and support throughout employment. More information about BBC Extend is available on our site (Extend Code: EX2324).

EEO and Disclosure

We are committed to accessible applying processes and equal opportunities for all applicants. This role may be subject to employment screening checks including reference checks and eligibility to work checks. Any offer is conditional on satisfactory checks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution