Sr. Business Affairs Manager

Who We Are

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 150 instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!

Summary Of Role

As a Sr. Business Affairs Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of our content business—leading negotiations across talent, development, and production while ensuring our deals set the stage for creative and commercial success. You’ll leverage your legal training and industry relationships to navigate complex agreements, protect our interests, and unlock opportunities for innovative storytelling. This role is designed for an experienced attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, strategy, and creativity, and who is excited to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, high-growth media environment.

What You Will Do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage term sheets and long-form agreements for instructor and non-instructor talent in connection with the company’s classes and new business initiatives
• Work closely with all teams (including talent, production, creative, finance, marketing, engineering, and product) to track and advise on talent issues and proposed initiatives
• Oversee the administration and review of instructor deals as it relates to payments, approvals, and other terms
• Handle day-to-day business affairs and contractual issues for existing classes and instructors
  
  

About You (Requirements)

• Law degree (JD or equivalent) with 5–7 years of post-graduate legal experience; a strong foundation from a law firm and 3 years in-house business/legal affairs experience preferred
• Proven track record negotiating talent, development, and/or production deals in media, entertainment, or technology
• Deep understanding of content creation, intellectual property, and media distribution models
• Strong professional relationships with talent representatives and business/legal affairs executives
• Exceptional judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Superior project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and stakeholders simultaneously
• Demonstrated adaptability in handling matters outside of direct expertise and comfort with ambiguity
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time frames in a startup-like environment
  
  

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

The salary range listed is for NYC/CA/WA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

MasterClass’s salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry. In addition to salary, we also offer equity and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible PTO, and more). The range listed is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

Salary Range

$168,000—$180,000 USD