Senior Manager, Business Affairs Operations (abc News)
ABC News
New York, NY, USA
Base: $100,040 to $134,200 py; bonus/equity: bonus...
5+ years business affairs operations experience
Advanced salesforce crm proficiency required
Hands-on airtable database management skills
This role serves as a critical leadership position driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle of talent agreements at ABC News
Job Summary
This role serves as a critical leadership position driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle of talent agreements at ABC News.
The ideal candidate will translate complex contractual terms into clear deal memos while managing high-volume deal flow for on-air and off-air talent.
Candidates must possess advanced systems expertise in Salesforce and Airtable to support data-driven workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Matching Summary
This role serves as a critical leadership position driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle of talent agreements at ABC News.
Salary
Base: $100,040 to $134,200 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years business affairs operations experience
Advanced Salesforce CRM proficiency required
Hands-on Airtable database management skills
Strong Excel data analysis and modeling capabilities
Experience managing complex talent deal workflows
Nice-to-have
People management or team leadership experience
Background supporting media or news organizations
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)
Paralegal certification or legal training background
Knowledge of guild considerations and compensation structures
Key Requirements
Minimum 5+ years in business affairs or legal operations
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Experience within media, entertainment, or news sector preferred