Assistant, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Overview: Assistant, Business & Legal Affairs

FOX Entertainment is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant to join their Business & Legal Affairs (B&LA) Department in Los Angeles. This role is a critical support function for the worldwide Sales department, specifically assisting the Deal and Rights Management team.

Working at FOX means being part of a legacy that includes The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, and Bob’s Burgers. As an assistant in this department, you will sit at the intersection of creativity and commerce, helping manage the complex legal frameworks that allow FOX content to be shared globally.

Key Responsibilities & Legal Administration

Deal & Rights Management

• Data Extraction: Review high-level legal materials and contracts to identify and extract critical data regarding distribution rights and deal terms.

• System Integration: Accurately input and track deal information into management systems (such as Rightsline and Salesforce) to ensure the sales team has real-time data.

• Inquiry Research: Evaluate and answer general inquiries regarding existing agreements, ensuring internal departments understand what content can be sold and where.

Administrative Strategy

• Executive Support: Provide daily administrative assistance to lawyers and B&LA team members, including managing heavy calendars and logistics for global video conferencing.

• Document Control: Maintain, scan, and file digital agreements using tools like iManage and Box, ensuring all sensitive information is organized and easily retrievable.

• Special Projects: Assist the Deal Management team with ad-hoc projects, identifying process improvements for tracking the company’s growing library of original content.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in an office environment as an assistant or in a support role.

• Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating various software, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Box, iManage, Rightsline, and Salesforce.

• Attendance: Must be able to work on-site a minimum of four (4) days per week in Los Angeles.

Core Competencies

• Discretion: Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive legal information with the utmost integrity.

• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in a high-volume environment.

• Initiative: A self-starter attitude with the ability to multitask and exercise independent judgment.

  The Organization & Culture Fox Corporation is a major force in American media, home to iconic brands like FOX News, FOX Sports, and the FOX Network. In 2026, the company’s culture is defined by “One FOX,” an initiative aimed at fostering a unified sense of belonging and collaboration across its global footprint. The environment is fast-paced, high-stakes, and deeply rooted in live storytelling. Under the strategic pillar of “Innovation through Ideas,” Fox encourages a diversity of viewpoints to drive its creative and operational excellence. As of early 2026, the company is leaning heavily into digital expansion and the creator economy, adapting its traditional broadcasting strength for a multi-platform future.

  The Locations: A Massive Century City Footprint While headquartered in New York, Los Angeles serves as Fox’s primary creative and production hub.

  • The Fox Studio Lot: Located at 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, this historic Century City campus houses the majority of the company’s entertainment, sports, and technical operations.

  • Corporate Offices: Additional executive and administrative suites are located at 2121 Avenue of the Stars, also in Century City.

  • Digital & Production Hubs: Smaller specialized teams, including parts of Tubi Media Group and TMZ, operate out of satellite offices in Culver City, Playa Vista, and Beverly Hills.

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  Workplace & Strategic Highlights (2026)

  • Strategic Vision: “FOX One” & Tubi: At the March 2026 Morgan Stanley TMT Conference, CEO Lachlan Murdoch emphasized a shift toward FOX One, a digital aggregator of all Fox content.

    • Tubi’s Growth: The ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, has seen a 27% increase in viewing time and recently achieved positive EBITDA, becoming a core pillar of the LA-based digital strategy.

    • Creator Economy: Through partnerships like Red Seat Ventures, Fox is aggressively moving into podcasting and social media content, generating nearly 3 billion YouTube views in 2025.

  • 2026 Compensation & Salaries (Los Angeles Market):

    • Average Base Salary: According to early 2026 data, the average base salary for Fox employees in Los Angeles is approximately $151,000, with top-tier technical and executive roles ranging from $145k to $446k.

    • Software & SRE Roles: Senior Engineers in LA earn an average of $146,000, while specialized Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) can see total compensation packages exceeding $190,000.

    • Executive Leadership: Executive Directors in LA typically earn between $143,000 and $190,000 annually, depending on the specific division (e.g., Events vs. Distribution).

  • Comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits:

    • The “FOX Savings Plan”: Includes a 100% match on the first 1% of 401(k) contributions and a 50% match on the next 6%. Even for non-contributing employees, Fox provide a 2% non-elective contribution.

    • Student Debt Retirement: A unique 2026 benefit where Fox matches an employee’s student loan payments with a direct contribution to their retirement account.

    • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage through Aetna (PPO) and UnitedHealthcare (CDHP), often covering 80% of premiums. On-site amenities in LA include a gym, dining facilities, and a “Tech Bar.”

  • Workplace Culture & Feedback:

    • High Satisfaction: 87% of employees report being happy with their work-life balance, and 86% describe the work environment as positive.

    • Belonging: The “R.I.D.E. at Fox” (Realizing Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement) program supports multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like WiT (Women in Tech) and VETS.

  Strategic Values: “Storytelling & Sustainability”

  • Live Sports Dominance: Fox remains the leader in live sports, recently renegotiating long-term pricing with the NFL and securing its position as the home of major events like Super Bowl LIX.

  • Political & Community Advocacy: The FOX Forward program focuses on supporting veterans and enhancing educational access. In 2025, the company modernised tech centers for the Boys & Girls Clubs in New Orleans as part of its Super Bowl commitment.

  • Digital Reach: Fox News Digital currently ranks as the #1 digital news site in the U.S., with a strategy focused on “organic content” across social and digital platforms rather than just traditional distribution.