Associate Business Affairs Manager
About The Position
INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency located in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Business Affairs Manager to join our growing team! We are a hybrid workplace, x3 days week in-office. Local candidates only please. This position provides the unique opportunity to join the Legal & Business Affairs team at an agency with an abundant portfolio of global experience, spearheading the realization of new ideas & creativity. The Legal Business Affairs Associate Manager will develop expertise in the SAG-AFTRA Commercials contract, vendor and talent payments, rights and clearances, and related matters. The Associate Manager will report to the Executive Director of Legal & Business Affairs and help oversee broadcast and digital content production across clients and the agency network in partnership with a Senior Manager. The ideal candidate is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and able to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment.
Requirements
- 2 years related experience in an advertising agency or commercial production
- Deep interest in Production & Advertising
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of SAG-AFTRA & AFM commercial contracts is preferred
- Some knowledge of XR’s Ad Bridge platform is preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with Finance to onboard new vendors for all projects
- Process purchase orders and invoices
- Process talent session payments through XR
- Manage talent and rights expirations and renewals
- Monitor production costs with producers and Legal & Business Affairs team members through job reconciliation
- Coordinate with external vendors, including talent agents, union representatives, licensors, music providers, and production companies
- Collaborate across departments as needed
- Prepare completion reports with producers and Business Affairs team members for all projects
- Prepare estimates for production and related projects as needed
- Research performance rights organization databases to determine music ownership breakdowns
- Track commercial, video, licensing, and agreement expirations and partner with account teams on extensions or renegotiations
- Partner with Legal & Business Affairs team members and the Director on professional development within the department
Benefits
- Low-cost health benefits to choose from
- 401k match
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Company paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life
- Generous PTO
- On-site Barista
- Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
