Contract Administrator

Job Description

Your New Role

The Contract Administrator provides support to the Scripted TV Legal team with drafting above the line personal service contracts; reviewing and/or drafting production related documents [e.g. location agreements, equipment rentals, non-disclosure agreements, set visit forms, etc.].

Your Role Accountabilities
• Receives and processes initial deal memos/assignments received from Business Affairs, Production, TV Music, etc. Prepares initial draft of the contract(s) and certificate(s) and determines correct form(s) and attachment(s). Incorporates deal points and other deal specific terms, as well as standard WBTV terms where necessary. Determines appropriate contracting entity and ensures compliance with WB corporate policies. After review by attorney incorporates changes, and after final review disseminates externally and internally. Prepares drafts of and circulates final legal documents including contracts, deal memos, cover letters, and other legal documents as deemed necessary. Proofs documents for grammatical and typographical errors.
• Maintains follow up/tickler system to ensure timely receipt of comments or executed long form agreements. Maintains contract status report for each attorney. Monitors receipt of signed documents (including updating document profiles) and follows up with agents/attorneys on any outstanding paperwork. Responsible for making and circulating all necessary copies of documents and arranging for mailing out of contracts.
• Upon receipt of executed actor TODs, issues standard terms and conditions including pre-approved revision of such terms depending on talent's representation. Issues MAG definition to profit participants.
• Handles all Set Visit requests; prepares and sends Set Visit agreements, interfaces directly with production personnel and organizations to which the Set Visits are being awarded.
• Issues initial Certificate of Authorship and follows up to ensure timely receipt of executed copy of the Certificate, which is required both to initiate timely payment and confirm WBTV ownership of all materials as a work for hire.
• Performs other related duties as assigned; which requires flexibility due to fluid nature of production (e.g., interface with clearance group for timely feedback to productions, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience
• Previous studio television experience required in business or legal affairs. Legal secretarial or office administrative background strongly preferred. Inter-personal skills; knowledge of professional office environment. At least 3-5 years of experience.
• Typing: 70 wpm
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Willing to work in a team environment and take direction.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $47,460.00 - $88,140.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8b406-3-147-28-162-42 in your application.