Serve as legal and Standards & Practices advisor for all creative materials, including scripts, graphics, and in‑show visual elements, to ensure broadcast viability.
Conduct legal review and risk assessment, including evaluating fair use issues, and provide clear, practical guidance to creative executives.
Draft and negotiate production-related agreements, including integration agreements, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and releases.

JD degree with exemplary academic credentials; admitted to the New York Bar
4+ years’ experience in news review and media law and/or litigation
Strong expertise in copyright, right of publicity, fair use, defamation law, contract law, intellectual property rights (as applicable to the entertainment industry), and hands-on experience working within network Standards & Practices frameworks
Experience with contract drafting and review, including talent agreements, digital distribution (including streaming), technology and content licensing, production, and services agreements
Familiarity with guild and union regulations (WGA, DGA, and SAG-AFTRA)
Exemplary interpersonal and organizational skills
Exemplary oral and written communication skills
Exemplary legal analysis, reasoning, and negotiation skills
Highly collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable
Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and successfully with minimal day-to-day oversight/direction
Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and to perform well under pressure while performing multiple tasks for a diverse and talented client base

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement

General Counsel, Production

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