Location
London, Television Centre

Hours
Permanent, hybrid working pattern balancing office and home working

Salary
Band C Salary between £28,000 - £44,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience. London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 also offered.

About the Role
Step into the world of BBC Studios, a globally renowned content studio and channels & streaming business powered by British creativity. As a Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive, you will provide essential legal expertise, support, and strong negotiating skills across a variety of projects. This unique role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts for productions and development agreements, advising on contract terms, foreign production shoots, employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements, and contributor fees.
You will ensure the necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation and work closely with multiple departments as a trusted advisor. Building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships internally and externally is key, alongside ensuring compliance with BBC Studios’ policies and standards with a pan-BBC approach.
Additional responsibilities include mitigating legal, contractual, and business affairs risks, managing brand and IP protection, and using software to manage contractual documentation and maintain accurate records.
This talent pool opportunity is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled people and is designed to engage Senior Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Managers interested in future opportunities with BBC Studios. Joining the talent pool does not guarantee employment but allows for quicker consideration when roles arise.

Experience
Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing or delivering projects to deadlines. A business-oriented and commercial approach enabling quick responses to market changes. Ability to examine and summarise complex data. An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media, with knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends.

About you
Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and external partners. Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic environment. Commitment to upholding BBC Studios’ policies and standards.

Qualifications
Legal education or qualifications are not essential but would be advantageous. Business affairs experience in television, radio, and/or digital media is desirable.