Director, Business Affairs (R-2021-01-20)

SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at www.siriusxm.com/careers.

Position Summary:

This position will be a key part of the Content Business Affairs team and will negotiate content agreements including musical performance, hosting and other broadcast and/or podcast agreements. They will also work closely with with Programming, Legal and other internal stakeholders to verify content rights, manage the prioritization of contract drafting, and summarize multi-platform content and marketing agreements for internal stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate agreements with talent and other content creators.
• Secure performance, venue, and other releases and waivers and communicate rights as necessary.
• Review draft agreements, working in collaboration with Programming, Legal, Marketing and other internal stakeholders in order to secure necessary rights.
• Guide Talent Department’s use of proper agreements for guest interviews and performances.
• Track upcoming expirations and oversee internal communication in order to insure timely execution.
• Draft contract summaries of major agreements for use by internal stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None initially. Possible management of PT staff populating rights management database.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of equivalent, relevant entertainment industry Business Affairs experience.

Requirements and General Skills:

• Ability to read legal documents and translate into plain English.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with counterparts at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced negotiator.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person.
• Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with talent, artists and high-profile individuals.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.