Business Affairs Coordinator, Business Affairs India

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