Business Affairs Assistant (1 Year Contract, Maternity Leave)

at  Reel One Entertainment

Champlain Media is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Champlain Media leads the way in the development, financing, production and distribution of high-quality TV programming, being one of the largest suppliers in the niche of highly commercial TV movies. Please visit our web site for more information.
We are looking for an energetic and talented Business Affairs Assistant to be based out of Toronto, Ontario for a hybrid work from home/in office position to cover a one-year maternity leave.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Business Affairs Manager, the Business Affairs Assistant will be responsible for overseeing and administering various production-related business affairs activities for a dedicated slate of television movie productions. This person will be an integral team member of the Business Affairs department.
Main Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support the Business Affairs team with a robust slate of television movie productions.
• Prepare Business Affairs deliverables (start packs, open bank accounts, credits, collect wrap documents, update spreadsheets).
• Register all projects for copyright.
• Track and communicate regarding delivery milestones and schedules, etc.
• Follow and contribute toward improving “best practices”, as well as creative problem solving and troubleshooting on day-to-day business affairs-production matters.

• Liaise with and maintain proactive communication with all other departments (production, finance, distribution, post-production) on various business affairs issues and provide general business affairs support.

  Who You Are:

• You have a passion for both sides of the industry – creative and business!

• You have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Highly reliable, with the ability to self-manage, problem solve and exercise excellent judgement.
• Able to excel in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive contributor and collaborative team member, with a strong commitment to learning and excellence.
• You thrive in a busy environment and enjoy daily collaboration and communicating with a large team.
• College or university degree in film or business administration an asset

• Support the Business Affairs team with a robust slate of television movie productions.
• Prepare Business Affairs deliverables (start packs, open bank accounts, credits, collect wrap documents, update spreadsheets).
• Register all projects for copyright.
• Track and communicate regarding delivery milestones and schedules, etc.
• Follow and contribute toward improving “best practices”, as well as creative problem solving and troubleshooting on day-to-day business affairs-production matters.
• Liaise with and maintain proactive communication with all other departments (production, finance, distribution, post-production) on various business affairs issues and provide general business affairs support