Contract Administrator - Originals

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator with a passion for high-quality television and features who wants to help a busy LATAM (Latin American) business affairs team continue to grow and evolve. This position is located in Culver City, California.

The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of deal making in the entertainment industry; prior experience working for an entertainment agency, studio or organization; possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
An individual who is adaptable, organized, able to work independently or in a team setting, able to take ownership over processes, and serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for both internal teams and external partners.
The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. A high level of competence, integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
• 2+ years experience in negotiating deals in entertainment
• 4 year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint
• Experience handling confidential information
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese and English.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with Amazon executives at all levels, as well as outside producers, agents and creative partners, is required.
• Interest in and knowledge of deal-making in television and legal agreements
• Familiarity and awareness of the industry landscape, including producers, production companies, agents and other entertainment entities, being well-versed on various aspects of entertainment deal making
• Practical experience with reviewing and evaluating contractual financial obligations, managing purchase orders and payment plans, and acting as an internal and external point-of-contact for payment-related questions
• Experience with managing contracts throughout the entire deal lifecycle including the ability to timely track deliverables and obligations
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills
• Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through
• Team player who is reliable, responsible, and an active listener
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment while overseeing a varied, high-volume workload for projects assigned
• Critical thinking skills when tracking financial information
• Updating internal systems and trackers on a daily basis with the status of various projects
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, such as an ASL interpreter or a different interview format, let us know. Contact us at 888-435-9287, Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Time. For further options for individuals with disabilities, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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