Job Introduction
BBC Studios is a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British, content. We produce over 2,500 hours of content per year, operate in 22 markets globally and generate revenue of £1.4bn, returning around £200m profit to BBC public Service each year. In the UK, BBC Studios enables audiences to enjoy their favourite BBC programmes and brands outside the licence fee-funded window on alternative platforms, through a range of partnerships, and in multiple formats, from products and magazines to events and experiences.
This role is being created as a response to the planned increase in workload resulting in a transition of work from the BBC on BBC1 & BBC2 repeats, BBC’s iPlayer and BBC Archive projects. We are seeking a passionate Business Affairs Executive to support the Rights team provide a first class legal and business affairs service. This role will be working within the Public Service clearance team (part of the wider BBCSD Rights Negotiation team). The PS clearance team provide costings and Rights analysis for PS repeat broadcasts (and other secondary Public Service uses), across various BBC linear channels and media platforms including the iPlayer. The PS team are responsible for clearing the necessary underlying rights and providing programme and contributor information to enable content to be repeated and the associated payments to be made.
Main Responsibilities
- Negotiating and contracting: To draft and negotiate contracts for deals (including agreements with independent production companies, talent and contributor rights agreements, digital media contracts, acquisition agreements, commercial investment and distribution contracts, sales agreements and collaboration agreements with creative and funding partners).
- Rights management: To advise on issues including contributor fees, contract terms, employment of foreign artists, tax and service companies, copyright clearance, writers and format deals, union agreements, framework agreements, negotiating fees and contracting. To undertake copyright clearance on existing material.
- Funding proposals: To submit investment proposals to BBC Studios, co-producers and third-party funders via the relevant BBC database.
- Research: To undertake research projects and business reviews on programme and market information providing advice on key business implications of proposed activity
- Stakeholder management: To foster and develop collaborative, creative and commercial relationships – both external (including independent production companies, rights-owning bodies, third party funders, and trade organisations) and internal (including BBC Studios).
- Compliance: To ensure that standards and frameworks are adhered to and translated into compliant individual deals within a pan-BBC approach. To ensure all commercial activity is consistent with BBC Fair Trading policy and regulatory requirements.
- Market intelligence: To monitor and utilise global market trends in order to enhance the overall effectiveness and credibility of CRBA.
- Team management: To provide day-to-day support, training and development for Commercial Affairs Assistants. To maintain efficiency by reviewing and proposing new ways of working.
- Risk management: To assist with mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk, brand and IP protection.
- Systems and record keeping: To produce contractual documentation and ensure information on relevant BBC systems are current and maintained. To ensure accurate and current record keeping, authorise and oversee contractual payments (as appropriate).
Are you the right candidate?
Essential
- Knowledge of, and experience in, broadcast and digital media.
- Knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends.
- Contracting and copyright experience.
- Proven influencing, persuading or negotiating skills.
- Experience of developing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships.
- Experience of managing and/or delivering projects.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to examine and summarise complex data.
- An approach that encompasses proactivity, flexibility, resilience, passion and energy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of, and experience in, independent production deal-making.
- Legal knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of contracting systems, databases and spreadsheet packages.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are.
The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.
Package Description
Band: C
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office)
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- Flexible/agile working - opportunities across the business. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
- Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
- Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
- Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.