Rights & Contracts Coordinator
Posted 1 week ago by Independent Cinema Office
£33,135 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking a Rights & Contracts Coordinator to support their Rights and Contracts Department. This role involves administrative duties, rights acquisition coordination, and liaison with industry guilds and unions. The position is permanent and full-time, based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking general administrative duties such as drafting meeting agendas, action points, correspondence, summaries, and reports.
- Coordinating calendars, invoicing, and liaising with other BFI departments to gather and supply information.
- Providing support and coordination throughout the rights acquisition process, keeping accurate records, and tracking contracts and delivery.
- Recording rights information and contract terms on the distribution database, tracking documentation generated by the team.
- Liaising with media industry guilds, unions, and performing rights societies, and coordinating payments as required.
Key Skills:
- Previous administrative experience within a media legal, business affairs, or contract management environment.
- Knowledge of film rights contract terminology.
- Good communication skills including oral and written.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage large amounts of data.
- Demonstrable ability to enter data accurately and work as part of a team.
Salary (Rate): £33,135 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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