Business Affairs Manager, long-term contract

INNOCEAN•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•$97,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency is looking for a Legal & Business Affairs Manager to join our growing team! This is a long-term, on-going, contract role with access to our benefits! We are a hybrid workplace, currently x3 days in-office. Candidates must be local to SoCal. OVERVIEW As a member of the team, you will be managing all business facets of content production across IUS's client roster, including production and talent contracting, licensing and clearances, budget administration, scoping legal issues, managing influencer programs, and interpreting the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract.

Requirements

3+ years related experience in advertising agency or commercial production
Understanding of Social Media platforms
Industry expertise and experience
Solutions driven, a relentlessly optimistic and strategic problem-solver
Organized, driven, excellent time manager
A passionate “Rockstar”, eager to elevate the Business Affairs practice by adding value in contribution to the collective creative goals
Solid knowledge of SAG-AFTRA’s Commercial Contract/Corp-Ed Contract/New Media Agreement, AFM Contracts, and Influencer/Creator Agreements
An understanding of contracting both Influencer and Content Creators
Thorough understanding of broadcast production and Business Affairs in advertising
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Self-motivation and problem-solving attitude in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills and a strong attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with various teams and facilitate decision making based on collective team input
Working knowledge of copyright, trademark, and licensing in the area of entertainment or advertising law with particular emphasis on digital content/technology initiatives and able to partner with Legal Counsel or Senior Managers as needed

Responsibilities

Work with Senior Managers/Director to review creative for any clearances/licensing, and provide watch outs
Prepare production estimate with breakdowns and pertinent info from producers
Partner with client’s cost consultants to ensure estimate approval
Create production start-up documents, including production agreements, insurance coverage, and talent mandatories + Handle talent contracting and estimating for commercial and non-commercial productions, including preparation of SAG contracts and non-union talent agreements
Procure and contract celebrity, influencer and content creator talent – from research and deal points to final negotiation.
Manage research/outreach/negotiation/contract of third-party licensing, including stock, film/TV, music, props, etc.
Issue purchase orders, facilitate invoice approvals, payment and job actualization
Work closely with Senior Managers, legal counsel, and account teams to resolve any liability issues within assigned production, creating viable and workable solutions.
Train and guide teammates at Associate and Coordinator levels