Freelance Residuals Specialist - MarVista Entertainment

Job Number: R50025392

Brand: FOX Entertainment

Sub Brand: Mar Vista

Job Type: Finance / Accounting

Location Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Experienced Hires

Location: Los Angeles, California

Job Posting Date: April 25, 2024

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MarVista, a Fox Entertainment Company, is looking for a Freelance Residuals Specialist with solid analytical and organizational skills. The Freelance Residuals Specialist will assist with Residuals and Participation reporting and will work closely with the Production, Business Affairs, and Accounting departments on various projects. It is important that the candidate can communicate effectively at all levels within the company. The Freelance Residuals Specialist will assist with various types of reporting and maintenance of corresponding files and documentation including the gathering and maintaining of supporting documentation, accounting records, and conducting various analyses, as required. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review Residual setup tracker for inception to date (ITD) gross receipts reports needed and prepare reports
  • Review Assumptions for completeness on participation titles
  • Maintain residual reporting tracker: record invoice data, identify titles requiring investigation, and perform initial research
  • Prep AP upload file for quarterly residual invoices
  • Download, organize, and save files in corresponding Residual folders
  • Ensure all participation titles have an Anaplan add-in
  • Perform initial Anaplan tie out for Go Forward participation statements
  • Disseminate approved statements; save and update Participation folders
  • Review Coupa for suppliers to be invited onto the Accounts Payable portal
  • Ad-hoc projects as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Excellent analytical and organization skills with attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and particularly Excel)
  • Experience with Rightsline, Anaplan, and Workday

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Experience with Coupa

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $25.00-25.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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