Junior Entertainment & Business Affairs Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Support Lima Films’ outreach and communications with studios, networks, streamers, production companies, and industry partners.
• Assist in preparing project materials, pitch packages, and submission tracking for development, financing, co-production, and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct research on industry trends, buyers, production companies, and marketplace opportunities.
• Assist with reviewing, organizing, and tracking agreements related to development, production, rights, financing, and distribution.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, producers, and internal teams on deal flow and project status updates.
• Evaluate scripts, decks, and creative material that align with Lima Films’ brand and long-term strategy.
• Help maintain relationships with creatives, managers, agents, attorneys, and executives across the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Strong interest in entertainment law, film/TV development, business affairs, or media production.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with entertainment contracts, intellectual property, or production workflows is a plus.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and passion for creative storytelling.
• Prior internships or experience in entertainment, media, talent agencies, production companies, or law firms is preferred but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to film and television development, financing, and distribution.
• Mentorship from producers and industry professionals.
• Opportunity to build relationships across the entertainment industry.
• Hands-on experience at the intersection of legal, creative, and business strategy.

Compensation

• Compensation is primarily performance-based and tied to deals, partnerships, and opportunities successfully sourced or closed by the candidate.
• Opportunity for commission-based earnings and long-term growth within the company.
• Flexible structure depending on experience and contribution level (DOE).

Pay: $100,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What interests you most about working in the entertainment industry, specifically in film and television development?
• Have you had any internships, externships, or work experience related to entertainment law, media, production, talent representation, or business affairs? Please describe.
• Are you comfortable in a commission/performance-based compensation structure where earnings are tied to deals or opportunities you help close to start so we can gage your ability of performing well in this role?
• Describe a time you had to build or maintain a professional relationship that led to a successful outcome.
• Why do you believe you would be a strong fit for Lima Films and this entry-level entertainment/business affairs role?
• Have you passed the bar?

Work Location: Remote