Amazon Studios is the original content arm of Amazon.com, responsible for producing content that engages our customers across the globe, including successful series/shows such as
"Family Man", "Raakh", and "Matka King".
We are seeking an experienced contract administrator/business affairs coordinator, who's role will be two fold: this individual will be involved in heavily administrative functions as well as work closely with Business Affairs Lead and Business Affairs execs to coordinate on business affairs matters with internal and external stakeholders across all shows/movies as well as on downstream talent deals.
A successful candidate will need to have a good working knowledge of the basics on deal making in the India entertainment industry; have dealt with paperwork/contracts at a basic level, have high level of organisational skills and be able to handle high volume tasks at a given time. Their prior experience of working for an
entertainment agency, studio or organization will be helpful; and provide turnaround quickly with little to no guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. A high level of competence integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key.
This position is located in Mumbai.
Key job responsibilities
Contract Administration & Management
Processing contracts for original content productions, including talent agreements, production services agreements, licensing deals, and ancillary agreements
Managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, ensuring timely turnaround and compliance with internal policies
Coordinating contract amendments, extensions, and renewals in alignment with business requirements
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date contract records across internal systems and databases
Rights Management
Administering rights management tools and systems to track content rights, license windows, and territorial availability
Ensuring accurate entry and maintenance of deal and title information, including key dates, statuses, and rights parameters
Conducting periodic audits of rights data to identify and resolve discrepancies or data quality issues
Supporting rights clearance processes for content distribution across multiple territories
Stakeholder Coordination
Serving as a key liaison between Business Affairs, Creative, Production, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams
Coordinating with external partners including production houses, talent representatives, and vendors to facilitate contract execution
Managing communication workflows to ensure all parties are aligned on deal terms, timelines, and deliverables
Escalating issues and flagging risks to senior Business Affairs leadership in a timely manner
Deal Support & Documentation
Assisting Business Affairs Executives in structuring and closing deals by preparing deal summaries, comparison sheets, and financial breakdowns
Tracking deal milestones, payment schedules, and deliverable timelines to ensure contractual obligations are met
Preparing and maintaining deal trackers, status reports, and dashboards for leadership visibility
Supporting due diligence processes by gathering and organizing relevant documentation
Process Management & Compliance
Ensuring adherence to internal approval workflows, signature protocols, and compliance requirements
Raising and managing tickets for data corrections, system updates, and process exceptions
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing to the development of standard operating procedures
Supporting cross-functional initiatives related to system implementations, tool migrations, and workflow optimization
Multi-Territory Support
Providing contract administration support across multiple territories and regions
Adapting to varying legal frameworks, business practices, and operational requirements across geographies
Stepping up to cover additional territorial responsibilities during transition periods or team changes
Reporting & Analytics
Generating regular reports on contract status, deal pipeline, and key performance metrics
Tracking turnaround times, SLA adherence, and workload distribution for business review meetings
Contributing data and insights for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
A day in the life
As a Business Affairs Coordinator, no two days are the same — but every day is fast-paced. You'll start your morning triaging contract requests and updating rights management systems, ensuring deal data is accurate and current across territories. By midday, you're coordinating with Creative, Legal, Finance, and Production teams to keep deals moving forward. Afternoons are spent processing contracts, preparing deal summaries for executives in active negotiations, and tracking milestones to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll wrap up the day updating trackers, flagging escalations, and handing off to international counterparts across time zones.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, loves working at the intersection of content and commerce, and can juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat.
About the team
Who We Are
We are a close-knit team of 8 within Business Affairs at Amazon Studios, responsible for the contractual and rights management backbone that powers content across multiple territories. We sit at the intersection of creative ambition and business execution — ensuring that every deal, agreement, and rights window is structured, documented, and delivered with precision.
Our Mission
To enable the seamless acquisition, production, and distribution of world-class content by providing best-in-class business affairs support — moving at the speed of the business while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Our Culture
We believe great work doesn't have to come at the cost of a great work environment. Our team culture is built on three pillars:
Fun — We celebrate wins (big and small), share laughs over coffee, and genuinely enjoy each other's company. Whether it's a team lunch after closing a complex deal or friendly banter on a busy afternoon, we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Learning — We are endlessly curious. From cross-training on new territories to deep-diving into evolving industry practices, we invest in each other's growth. Questions are encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and no one is expected to have all the answers on day one.
Work — When it's go-time, we deliver. We take pride in our craft — the precision of a well-structured deal, the satisfaction of a clean data set, the reliability of meeting every deadline. We hold ourselves and each other to a high bar, and we have each other's backs when the pressure is on.
What You Can Expect
Joining this team means joining a group that will challenge you, support you, and make you better at what you do — all while making sure you enjoy the ride. We move fast, we learn constantly, and we have fun doing it.
- 2+ years of studio, production company or television network experience
- 2+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
- Knowledge of purchase orders and invoice payments
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience in international intellectual property rights licensing businesses (preferably from the wider media, television, film or computer game industry)
- Experience working with third party contractual relationships (record labels, publishers)
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