Manager, Business Affairs (20th Television)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137327 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Dec. 15, 2025Job Summary:
The 20th Television Studio Business Affairs team is seeking a Manager-level attorney to negotiate and draft various above-the-line contracts, guild deal memos, and rights agreements for 20th Television, one of the most prominent TV studios in the industry.
Responsibilities:
Negotiate and draft development deals for writers/directors/producers and test option agreements for actors
Simultaneously manage numerous projects in active development and production by coordinating with department, creative, production, and casting executives regarding budgets, writers rooms, and other matters necessary for the production of TV series.
Draft initial documents and support legal affairs in their responding to comments to those drafts while they move to execution.
Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to 20th executives.
Maintain and administer department records and lists of deals, coordinating with Contract Administration
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) prior experience required at a law firm, having gained hands-on familiarity with the structure of television and intellectual property deals. Experience in a business & legal affairs department preferred
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to maintain discretion and professionalism with senior leaders
Must have strong reasoning skills and be solutions-oriented
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to handle multiple complex, high-profile matters simultaneously necessary for continuing success.
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle a high volume of tasks with set deadlines
Must have excellent organizational and tracking skills
Must be client-service oriented
Honesty, collegiality and a willingness to dig in and get a job done, vital to success. Sense of humor, a +
Preferred:
JD degree and active member of CA bar
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $94,100 to $126,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.