Starz
VP, Business & Legal Affairs - Distribution & Content Acquisition
Starz, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
We are open to having this person sit in our New York, New York office or in our Santa Monica, California office.
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.The VP, Business & Legal Affairs for Distribution and Content Acquisitions is an accomplished, highly-skilled and strategically-focused attorney with extensive experience providing legal counsel throughout the ecosystem of licensing, marketing and sales of media content across multiple distribution platforms.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage content acquisitions from studios for use on all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platformsNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage affiliate distribution licenses for all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms, including traditional (cable, satellite and telco), broadband and all other forms of new media platformsNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage agency partnerships for offering the STARZ direct-to-consumer Internet applicationSupport all marketing initiatives for distribution ecosystemCoordinate regulatory compliance of the STARZ premium video productCoordinate with and support the Senior Executive Team and strategic corporate initiativesManage outside counsel, as appropriateQualifications and SkillsJuris Doctor degreeAdmitted to the State Bar of New York or CaliforniaMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a major, reputable law firm focused on IP/transactional practice areasMinimum of 6 years’ experience providing content-related legal counsel for major television networks, studios and/or media distribution companies in the United StatesSuperior drafting skillsExpert understanding of various distribution architectures and the applicable rights distinctionsMastery of copyright laws and licensingExperience analyzing, reviewing and approving marketing materialAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure against deadlinesHighly motivated, extremely detail-oriented, organized and able to work independentlyAbout STARZSTARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.Our BenefitsFull Coverage – Medical, Vision, and DentalWork/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)Compensation$220,000-$270,000EEO StatementLionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
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Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.The VP, Business & Legal Affairs for Distribution and Content Acquisitions is an accomplished, highly-skilled and strategically-focused attorney with extensive experience providing legal counsel throughout the ecosystem of licensing, marketing and sales of media content across multiple distribution platforms.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage content acquisitions from studios for use on all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platformsNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage affiliate distribution licenses for all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms, including traditional (cable, satellite and telco), broadband and all other forms of new media platformsNegotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage agency partnerships for offering the STARZ direct-to-consumer Internet applicationSupport all marketing initiatives for distribution ecosystemCoordinate regulatory compliance of the STARZ premium video productCoordinate with and support the Senior Executive Team and strategic corporate initiativesManage outside counsel, as appropriateQualifications and SkillsJuris Doctor degreeAdmitted to the State Bar of New York or CaliforniaMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a major, reputable law firm focused on IP/transactional practice areasMinimum of 6 years’ experience providing content-related legal counsel for major television networks, studios and/or media distribution companies in the United StatesSuperior drafting skillsExpert understanding of various distribution architectures and the applicable rights distinctionsMastery of copyright laws and licensingExperience analyzing, reviewing and approving marketing materialAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure against deadlinesHighly motivated, extremely detail-oriented, organized and able to work independentlyAbout STARZSTARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.Our BenefitsFull Coverage – Medical, Vision, and DentalWork/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)Compensation$220,000-$270,000EEO StatementLionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
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