Business Affairs Manager

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States The Gersh Agency, LLC Full time
Business Affairs Manager - NY (Theater focus)

Gersh has been a force in the entertainment industry since its founding in 1949.

With a commitment to excellence and hands-on representation, Gersh - a full-service agency with over 300 staff, including more than 130 agents - is the oldest agency in Hollywood.

In 2023, an equity investment from Crestview Partners signaled a new era for the agency, beginning a global expansion plan.

We are seeking a Business Affairs Manager for our NY office.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-starter with 2+ years' experience in the entertainment industry, working in business affairs or entertainment law firm.

The primary focus will be to support our Theater department in NY and work closely with the legal team in LA.


Please note:
the position is on-site in our NYC office, 4 days/week

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiating and managing a high volume of shortform and longform contracts, including theater, influencer, endorsement, appearance, NDA, personalservices agreements
  • Fostering positive longterm relationships with the agency's agents and clients
  • Managing deal flow across the Theater department

Qualifications:

  • Admitted NY or CA attorney with 2 years of transactional legal/business affairs experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience with theater agreements and/or familiarity with the theater industry
  • Outstanding drafting, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a dynamic, fastpaced environment
  • Demonstrated passion for your chosen field, and a genuine commitment to workplace equity Reference: ECNJOBID in the application


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