Job Title: Coordinator, TV Business Affairs
Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404
Summary of Position
Lionsgate has an opening for a Coordinator, Television Business Affairs to support the Television Business Affairs team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in the business and legal aspects of television production and development. The Coordinator will play a key role in supporting deal administration, department operations, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination across business affairs, legal, finance, and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of the Television Business Affairs department
- Manage and maintain deal tracking reports, status updates, departmental databases, and other business affairs records
- Process and track deal negotiation requests, ensuring timely assignment and follow-up with the appropriate team members
- Coordinate the preparation, routing, execution, and filing of contracts and related documentation
- Partner with internal teams including Legal, Finance, Production, and Creative Affairs to facilitate information flow and support business initiatives
- Initiate, track, and reconcile payments for development and production projects in partnership with the Accounting team
- Create, maintain, and distribute high-volume reports, correspondence, and departmental materials
- Maintain department files, records, and document management systems, ensuring accuracy and organization
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and other department activities as needed
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and reporting initiatives that support the Business Affairs team
- Depending on experience and interest, assist with reviewing, drafting, and tracking agreements and related business affairs documentation
Qualifications and Skills
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in entertainment, television, film, legal affairs, business affairs, contracts administration, or a related field
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong interest in the business, legal, and operational aspects of television
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Nice to Haves
- Experience working with contracts, deal tracking systems, or rights management databases
- Familiarity with television development, production, and talent agreements
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and departments
- Advanced Excel skills, including reporting and data management
- Previous experience in a business affairs, legal affairs, production, or entertainment industry environment
Additional Requirements
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
About the Company
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview
Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
Compensation
$50,000 - $55,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate 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, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles