Assistant, TV and Feature Film Business and Legal Affairs

Role: Assistant, TV and Feature Film Business and Legal Affairs

Division: Business and Legal Affairs

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Role Summary:

At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe.

We are seeking a TV Business and Legal Affairs Assistant to support the Executive Vice President and Head of TV and Feature Film Business and Legal Affairs, and to provide occasional support to other executives in the TV Business and Legal Affairs Department. The ideal candidate should possess a strong interest in TV and Feature Film business and legal affairs and exceptional abilities in managing stakeholders, exhibit a high level of competence in navigating fast-paced environments, and have strong initiative to ensure successful execution of projects. They must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, who can handle scheduling across multiple time zones, support high volume calendars, and possess a keen attention to detail. Additionally, the candidate should be eager to take on substantive business affairs and legal projects. This role requires interaction with high-level internal and external executives, agents and attorneys in a professional and confidential manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to Business Affairs/Legal executives, including managing calls, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel and expense reimbursement.
• Maintain and organize various documents and contracts, updating databases and distributing them to internal and external teams as necessary.
• Ensure smooth administrative operations by organizing internal databases, monitoring deal progress for senior team members, and maintaining records of drafts and communications.
• Update the legal tracker and distribute it across departments for visibility.
• Prepare start paperwork and manage payment process for A-level talent.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Strong interest in a career as an attorney and/or executive in the film and TV industry.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Airtable.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrates a proactive, self-starting approach and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Embody FIFTH SEASON's commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace.

About Us:

FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio's film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton's Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.

Our Culture:

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.