Fixed Term Contract
Is this the role for you?
Supporting the Content BALA team, with a particular focus on Channel 5 as part of the Future 5 project.
You will be assisting across the broad portfolio of content commissioning and acquisitions, initially focusing on the work required to ensure the timely launch of the new “5” app (which will include Channel 5’s linear, on demand and FAST services)!
You will be reviewing existing commissioning and acquisitions agreements establishing what rights we have and what rights we might need. You will support in the negotiation and drafting of new license agreements, as well as the extension or revision of existing contracts – working with a broad range of internal and external partner, including commissioning and commercial leads as well as producers and other licensees like film studios and distribution companies!
As well as supporting the negotiation of rights agreements, you will also assist with the management of the metadata we hold in respect of the rights that we have, detailing the rights position and inputting appropriate information into the rights management system.
Responsibilities and workflow may change depending on the needs of the business so the ability to adapt to changing requirements is important.
What will you be doing?
Responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:
Review Channel 5’s standard and non-standard production agreements and licences across all genres including children’s, informative, entertainment and scripted to establish rights position, on linear and VOD/FAST.
Make contact with producers and licensors to negotiate and agree rights.
Draft and negotiate rights agreements/amendments to acquire rights and rights extensions for the combined streaming service and other services as the need arises.
Handle workflows and spreadsheets in a timely and efficient manner so as to be able to track rights and negotiation status at any one time.
Regularly liaise with partners within the BALA team and wider business by updating in writing or verbally including taking part in meetings as required.
Highlight problem areas and raising as appropriate within the team.
Collaborate with other BALA Paralegals/Trainees and Coordinators to ensure effective communication, information sharing and allocation.
Review and research clearances on Programme as Completed Forms, flagging any uncertain areas.
Conclude intercompany agreements based on agreed templates.
Record accurately, and in a timely manner, the rights and deal terms within the rights management system, handling any system queries as they arise.
Assist with the drafting and negotiation (with supervision and guidance as appropriate) of other rights related agreements.
Act as a general legal support for other members of the team on occasions, including drafting, ad hoc projects which may include rights audits, research, process notes etc.
Chipping in towards team meetings and initiatives and standard process workflows including improving contract templates and process as the need arises.
Carrying out ad hoc administrative tasks where required.
What are we looking for?
This role will suit someone with a background in law or rights management and prior experience of working for a broadcaster, other media organisation
A teammate who is flexible, open, hardworking and organised and not phased by dealing with a large volume of contracts or data.
The ability to draft and negotiate in writing and verbally a variety of rights agreements.
Some experience in rights management is highly desirable including experience in capturing rights in rights management systems.
Excellent IT skills on all major systems including Word, Excel, Outlook, (Powerpoint).
Experience of broadcast rights, rights management, rights exploitation and scheduling.
Knowledge and understanding of contracts.
Understanding of rights clearance.
Good knowledge of rights in the context of TV and beyond and acquiring the best right's position in such negotiations.
Excellent knowledge of database management.
Unleash your potential in a place you belong!
At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.
Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!
We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You’ll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we’re doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:
A monthly streaming fund All the health and financial benefits you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t Flexibility to own the way you work Mental health activities and support All manner of BBQs, socials and events97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for?
Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.
At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email uk.recruitment@vimn.com and we will be happy to help.