Business Affairs Executive, Non-Scripted/Digital

Business Affairs Executive, Non-Scripted/Digital CA-Beverly Hills - 9601 Wilshire May 19, 2026

$113K - $150K

WME seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join its Business Affairs Department as a Business Affairs Executive in Beverly Hills, supporting WME’s Non‑Scripted Television and Digital Media Departments. Primary responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements in television, digital media and for production companies, on‑camera talent, producers, directors, rightsholders and other clients involved in the creation and exploitation of content. Responsibilities Review and negotiate agreements and term sheets for personal services, production services, underlying rights, content development, content licensing, etc. Act as an entrepreneurial business partner with, and provide strategic guidance to, WME’s Non‑Scripted Television and Digital Media agents and cross functional partners within WME (e.g., finance, client services, and litigation teams) Apply innovative problem‑solving skills and practical business judgment to balance WME’s business needs and acceptable levels of risk Foster positive, long‑term relationships with internal business clients and WME’s external clients Qualifications JD from an ABA‑accredited law school Admitted to CA Bar (or another state bar permissible under CA in‑house counsel rules) Minimum of 4+ years of legal and business affairs experience, with in‑house experience at a television or film studio, production company, television network or other media network or platform, or comparable experience at an entertainment law firm Experience in some or all of the following areas is highly desired: drafting and negotiating talent agreements (e.g., actors, producers, directors), production services and license agreements, intellectual property, guild/union and/or other production legal work related to audiovisual content Outstanding negotiation, drafting, analytical, prioritization and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and able to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a fast‑paced, high‑volume business environment. This includes explaining complex concepts to clients and colleagues who do not necessarily have legal knowledge and have a range of personalities and styles. Ability to execute multiple, high‑priority projects independently and on short timeframes A curious mind, strong work ethic, excellent judgment, keen attention to detail and a creative but practical approach to problem‑solving Able to work effectively with people at different levels (including agents, senior executives, network executives and attorneys, talent, outside attorneys and other in‑house client divisions) An upbeat temperament, dynamic personality and highly collaborative and team‑oriented approach to work Hiring Rate Minimum: $112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $150,000 annually WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co