Contract Administrator, Syndication

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Who We Are…

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From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your new role..
As our new Senior Contract Administrator, Syndication you will be assisting the Manager Clearances & Syndication Contracts and performs Contract Administrator functions. Duties include interfacing with various departments inside and outside of the division, supplying reports and providing information, as necessary.

Your Role Accountabilities:

• Diligently monitor and compare WBDTD barter line-ups and program schedules reported by an outside collecting service and contact television stations via telephone or e-mail to resolve scheduling discrepancies. Will update database daily with WB one time only or permanent programming schedule changes.
• Input and track Proposals (Field Orders) in our Stars system.
• Complete New Contract Orders/Change Orders.
• Analyze Nielsen’s program line-ups weekly to determine if the program was correctly measured for possible reprocessing and to potentially correct the program’s original rating.
• Prepare fully executed e-mails for signed License Agreements and Amendments.
• Responsible for following-up with station clients regarding unsigned License Agreements and Amendments (e.g., via e-mail or phone) to obtain signed documentation.
• Assist with gathering time period and barter information from television stations and cable networks in preparation of the launch of First Run and Off-Network syndicated television programs.
• Generate operation reports and notify various departments of sudden time period changes for WB syndicated product.
• Maintains various records and files. Performs special tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Strong working knowledge of various system applications.
• Must have experience with handling/processing large volumes of data with excellent attention to detail, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience interacting daily with colleagues based in other countries / time zone a plus.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, with accurate input and proofing skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, with accurate input and proofing skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word & Adobe are required.
• Knowledge of contractual clauses and how they affect properly constructed contracts.
• Must have ability to quickly learn new applications in a complex Enterprise-wide environment.

Not Required but preferred experience:

• TV syndication or programming experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge/understanding of language and provisions in legal contracts strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP or other large ERP system preferred.

 

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