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 vital legal expertise, support, and strong negotiating skills across a variety of projects. You will collaborate closely with teams within the organisation, offering comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation, and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements. Your role will include 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, build and maintain effective collaborative relationships internally and externally, and ensure BBC Studios’ policies and standards are adhered to with a pan-BBC approach. Additionally, you will assist in mitigating legal, contractual, and business affairs risks while managing brand and IP protection. You will also use software tools to manage contractual documentation and maintain accurate records.

This talent pool is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled people and offers an opportunity to engage with BBC Studios for current or future roles. While this is not a live vacancy, successful candidates will be invited to join the talent pool and considered for suitable opportunities as they arise.

Experience
- Proven experience negotiating contracts
- Track record of managing and delivering projects to deadlines
- Ability to examine and summarise complex data
- Broad interest and knowledge of broadcasting, media, current market intelligence, and global media trends

About you
- Business-oriented and commercial approach enabling quick response to market changes
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted advisory relationships across departments
- Adaptable and collaborative team player

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