Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive EXTEND TALENT POOL

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.  
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.  From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

TALENT POOL

• This talent pool is an opportunity for Senior Commercial, Rights Business Affairs Managers interested in working with us.
• It isn’t a live role and doesn’t guarantee you will end up working with us. Talent pools are a chance for us to identify, meet and collate talent so that we can move more quickly and efficiently when opportunities come up.  
• You don't have to be available now to apply. You may be working in another role but thinking about a move when the right thing comes up, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to work for BBC Studios. This talent pool is a chance for us to engage with those who want to work with us now or in the future. 
• If you are selected our Talent Acquisition team will invite you for a screening call, after that you will be invited to join the talent pool which means you will be considered if/when suitable opportunities come up. 
• When we're looking to hire we may approach individuals from the talent pool directly if they have the specific skills and experience required. On other occasions we will send roles to the whole group, or if we feel we need a wider reach, advertise publicly through BBC Careers (those in the talent pool will be welcome to apply). 
• If you are informed about an opportunity via the talent pool you will still need to attend an interview or assessment for the role, and most likely enter into a competitive process with other candidates. 
• Ultimately, this is an opportunity to start a conversation with us. We’ve carved out dedicated time to read applications and speak with candidates, so if you’re keen to work with us, now’s the time to let us know.
  

EXTEND

This talent pool is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. 

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage (Extend Code: EX2324)

THE ROLE

Step into the world of BBC Studios, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. A commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive you will play a crucial role by providing legal expertise, support and strong negotiating skills, it is a unique role that will allow you work on variety of projects and collaborating within teams within the organisation

Main Responsibilities:

• Offering comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements.
• Advising on issues including contract terms, foreign production shoots and employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements and contributor fees;
• Ensure the necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation as required;
• Work closely and collaboratively with various department and be a trusted advisor to them;
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both internal (including Commissioning, Editorial Policy, other legal and business affairs teams and BBC Studios Distribution) and external parties.
• Ensure that BBC Studios’ policies and standards are adhered to and translated into compliant deals with a pan-BBC approach.
• Assist with mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk and manage brand and IP protection.
• Using software as required to manage and produce contractual documentation and ensure accurate and current record keeping. 

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

KEY CRITERIA

• Experience of negotiating contracts 
• A business-oriented and commercial approach which enables a quick response to market changes
• A proven track record of having managed and/or delivered projects to deadlines.
• Adapt at being able to examine and summarise complex data
• An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media as well as knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends

DESIRABLE:

• Business affairs experience in the television, radio and/or digital media industry would be an advantage
• Legal education or qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here .

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here .

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS

• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (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. 
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Band C
Salary between £28,000- £44,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience. London Weighting Allowance of £5319 also offered. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location: London, Television Centre 
Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working)

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [email protected]