Location
London, Television Centre

Hours
Permanent, hybrid working pattern balancing office and home working

Salary
£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 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, working closely and collaboratively with various departments including Commissioning, Editorial Policy, legal and business affairs teams, and BBC Studios Distribution. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help mitigate 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 opportunity is part of the BBC Extend programme, aimed at disabled people, offering a chance to join a talent pool for future roles within BBC Studios. Joining the talent pool means you will be considered for suitable opportunities as they arise, with the possibility of direct approaches for roles matching your skills and experience.

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

About you
- Business-oriented and commercial approach enabling quick response to market changes
- Collaborative and trusted advisor capable of building effective working relationships internally and externally

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