Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Manager, Rights Management, the Contract Administrator will handle day-to-day legal reviews of content license agreements and perform related data entry as well as conduct investigations, routine legal research, maintain the file system and assist with vendor payments and audits.
Responsibilities
- Input (data entry) and management of data to rights tracking database to ensure system is accurate and up to date
- As related to such system management, review deal memos, intercompany licenses, and content acquisition agreements for third party produced and/or distributed finished content, and original productions
- Work closely with business, programming, materials, and finance teams to support supports needs and requests in a timely manner
- Manage reporting tools including ad hoc (customized) reports as necessary
- Conduct and assist with rights inquiries, research, and audits as necessary
- Organize and maintain legal contracts and files including maintaining compliance with company’s Records Management Policy
- Complete other tasks and projects as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working for a law firm or corporate legal office preferable in the entertainment industry
- Possess understanding of contract structure and terminology
- Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities and projects at once
- Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle and track a high-volume workload
- Must be able to act independently and follow up on tasks
- Must have experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to clearly communicate (both oral and written) information and responses manager(s) and colleagues
- Rights Management experience a plus
- Database management experience a plus
- Paralegal Certificate a plus
About the Company
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Business Unit Overview
STARZ
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$57,435 – $70,193
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.