Business Affairs Assistant

AGC Studios is currently seeking a business affairs assistant to provide administrative support to the Business and Legal Affairs team. This is a great opportunity for a business-minded individual looking for broad, hands-on experience with the operations, financial, business and legal aspects of an entertainment studio with room to grow in a tight-knit organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customary administrative duties, including arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, saving and organizing files to the server, assisting with the preparation of travel and expense reports.

• Take primary responsibility for tracking business affairs transactions and updating and maintaining reports for management, including regular status reports on all development, talent, production financing and distribution deals for weekly distribution to key executives within the company.

• Review executed contracts and draft summaries of key contract terms for intracompany distribution.

• Oversee, lead, and assist applications and preparation of information sheets for union projects, including guild signatory applications under the supervision of company personnel.

• Organize, coordinate, and ensure a heavy load of documents signatures from appropriate parties via electronic signature (i.e., Docusign) or in-person are signed on a timely basis, including coordinating signatures via notary services.

• Take primary responsibility for the coordination of document delivery to project distributors (i.e., contracts, licenses, insurances, certificates, notice of delivery, etc.) in cooperation with production counsel, production personnel, and other AGC personnel.

• Attend various meetings each week to discuss development and production of the film and television slate.

• Additional duties as directed by senior personnel, including, but not limited to, maintaining/organizing files on the server, administering approval requests, tracking of past projects, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), ideal candidate with 1 – 2 years of work experience within Business Affairs, Legal, or other related departments.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the Operations and Content teams, senior leadership, outside attorneys, as well as other assistants.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

• Proficient on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards with an acute attention to detail.

• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and research skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Minimum annual compensation of $45,875

• Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurances (eligible on first full month of employment)

• Eligible for 401(k) retirement plan subject to plan terms (eligible 3 months from date of hire).

• Paid holidays (10 business days per year) and telephone plan reimbursement

ABOUT AGC STUDIOS:

AGC Studios was founded and launched by Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford in February 2018 as a platform to develop, produce, finance and globally license a diverse portfolio of feature films, scripted and unscripted television, and digital content from its headquarters in Los Angeles, AGC Studio’s Hollywood output has a wide-ranging multicultural focus, designed for exploitation across an array of global platforms including major studio partnerships, streaming platforms, traditional broadcast and cable television networks and independent distributors, both in the U.S. and internationally. To succeed at AGC Studios, each and every member of the team must exert continuous effort toward achieving these goals not only as individuals, but as a team. Practically, this means that the people we employ make wise decisions, communicate effectively, excel under pressure, are passionate about what we do, and elevate other members of our team by fostering a culture of doing rather than dividing. Our work environment is about moving faster than the competition and is best suited for people who share our values and vision.

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