Business Affairs Apple TV+ Europe
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Marketing
The people here at Apple don’t just craft products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We believe our team members should have a great eye to attention to detail, be inventive, adaptable, creative, and results oriented with high energy and a positive attitude. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve Apple's hardware performance and user experience. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of ground-breaking Accessories.
We have done the same with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and now we intend to do the same with Apple TV+.
The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.
Key Qualifications
- You will have extensive International experience and expertise from a TV/SVOD Business Affairs department and ideally a background from a media/entertainment law firm
- You will ideally have a deep knowledge and expertise of UK, pan European and global TV/SVOD transactions including network licensing, co-productions, development and talent deals, IP acquisition/chain-of-title and contingent compensation structures.
- Strong familiarity with European regulatory requirements/frameworks
- Strong familiarity with European and UK guild agreements and production budgets for series produced in the UK, France and/or Germany.
- Excellent analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to successfully work with a range of personalities and styles.
- You will be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity is embraced.
- You’ll have strong industry current relationships and in-depth negotiation and drafting experience.
Description
We require you to negotiate and structure a high volume of complex deals related to Apple original content across international territories. This includes scripted series, documentaries and other factual content, specials, ancillary content, etc. We need someone who is adept at rigorously analyzing deal structures and can advise on strategy, costs, talent relations and other information relating to the development, production, and licensing of Apple originals content. You will work closely and cross functionally with internal teams in the U.K, U.S, France and Germany, particularly creative, finance, production and legal affairs departments. You will act as a key business liaison between Apple and the creative community for original content (e.g., talent agencies, studios and independent producers). Draft and negotiate short-form deal memos and term sheets, review long-form agreements for accuracy, coordinate internal fulfillment of contractual commitments. You’ll provide general business counsel in a rapidly changing business and tech environment.
Education & Experience
Preferred but not essential. a degree or equivalent professional qualification
Additional Requirements
- English fluency is essential. A preference for a 2nd fluent European language.
- This role is based in our amazing new Battersea Power Station Apple HQ.
- Some International travel