Assistant Manager, Contract Administration

Job Description

Assistant Manager, Contract Administration

ABOUT FUNIMATION

Funimation creates extraordinary anime experiences for tens of millions of people around the world every day. For over 25 years, Funimation has been the market leader, serving a passionate fan community whenever, and wherever they want it. We deliver the best that anime has to offer across television, feature films, events, retail, merchandise and, of course, the Funimation subscription apps, which are available on 15 platforms in 47 countries. Our culture is high-energy and our approach is deeply customer-obsessed, with top talent from across the full spectrum of media, tech, gaming and entertainment. With over 400 employees in 6 countries, Funimation is rapidly expanding and looking for passionate, innovative leaders to join our team.

Funimation is an independently-operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment US, and Aniplex JP, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Inc. To learn more about Funimation, visit funimation.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

THE ROLE

As part of Funimation's Content team, this role as Business Affairs Assistant Manager will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating, drafting and managing legal agreements for Funimation's growing slate of licensing content and productions.

You will skillfully negotiate and review agreements balancing the appropriate legal and business risks. This role will report to the Business Affairs Manager, and work in partnership with our Content teams, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Production and other stakeholders in exploiting rights of our content. The successful candidate is a critical thinker, proactive, effective communicator able to interpret and explain contractual requirements relative to associated risks, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing entertainment industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Negotiation of complex deals and drafting of terms sheets with Japanese licensors including content licensing, music clearance, co-productions, merchandising licenses, etc.
• Communicate the contractual risks and obligations to internal departments of our newly acquired content including Acquisitions, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Licensing, Production, Sales and international affiliate companies.
• Track deal terms and update negotiation status on internal tracking systems.
• Provide general business counsel and support in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Other roles as designated by management.

REQUIREMENTS
• At least 4 years Entertainment based licensing and business affairs experience.
• Passion for Anime, Japanese culture, Entertainment industry.
• Highly skilled at drafting and interpreting co-production, licensing agreements, etc.
* Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4kky1-3-17-150-163-42 in your application.