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FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTIONFOX Entertainment Studios is seeking an experienced Manager to support its Content Operations team. The Manager, Legal & Documentation Deliverables will track all films and series through pre-production, post-production, and final internal and external delivery, ensuring that all necessary legal motion picture and television series documentation are vetted and approved. The Manager, Legal & Documentation Deliverables will need to be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and possess the ability to exercise good judgment and communication.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the incoming legal delivery for motion pictures and television series and conduct an in-depth review of the paper and legal deliverables, including but not limited to:Chain of Title – review and analyze to confirm the necessary transfer of rights for applicable exploitationMusic Agreements - composer agreements, recording/master use, and synchronization/performance licenses to ensure proper compliance with FOX’s music requirements for relevant exploitationTalent Contracts - review and interpret talent contracts (actor, writer, director, producer, etc.) and related documents to ensure compliance with credit obligations for use in marketing materials and other usesE&O Insurance - review E&O certificates and policies to ensure compliance with FOX’s requirements (including proper coverage for music, title, distribution in all media, and appropriate policy coverage limits)Copyright Registrations – review and advise onGuild and Residuals Documents – collect and perform a preliminary review of documents for the Residuals department

       

Ensure deliverables are prepared in accordance with third-party client delivery requestsCommunicate with external producers and internal parties regarding the deliverable needs for each project, ensuring received assets are acceptable and on-timeManage and build delivery timelinesEngage with numerous producers to coordinate the workflow of production documentation, routing documents, and information through the appropriate review and approval processes (i.e., feedback on outstanding delivery, rejections, additional information needed)Engage with all internal departments (Business and Legal Affairs, Content Ops, Post-Production, Creative, Marketing) to manage internal workflows, ensuring all information and documents are available for downstream activities/servicing needsCentralize and organize information and documentation within internal systems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant work experience2+ years of related experience in feature film and television legal delivery (studio, in-house film production, company or law firm)2+ years of related experience with high-volume production and distributionBasic knowledge of guilds and residuals documentationStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-taskStrong Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), databases, and file managementAbility to work independently as well as a part of a team across various departmentsAbility to prioritize and apply appropriate resources where neededAbility to manage multiple projects in an extremely fast-paced environmentAbility to learn things thoroughly and quicklyAbility to be discrete and maintain confidential information to comply with privacy law

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Legal backgroundHands-on experience and knowledge of guilds and residuals documentationKnowledge of Adobe Workfront

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $65,000.00-75,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $54,100.00-62,500.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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