Business Affairs Manager ( Manager, Contracts)

DEPT®

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Affairs Manager to join our dynamic production team. This role will be hands-on in overseeing and managing legal and business affairs documentation. You’ll combine strong business acumen in the creative field and understanding of our clients’ businesses to contribute to a forward-thinking Business Affairs team that pushes creative boundaries while ensuring seamless execution and top-tier quality across all our projects. The ideal candidate will possess a passion and expertise across a number of areas: broadcast, activations, social media, digital content, creative production, marketing and advertising law, and entertainment development deals. You will have experience collaborating with advertising agencies, media companies, publishers, networks, and production houses, along with a solid understanding of diverse content execution strategies.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in business affairs, legal or compliance roles within the advertising and marketing industry with a successful track record of negotiating, drafting and closing deals with a preference for experience from a top, creative-driven agency.
Proven experience in commercial contract negotiations (including but not limited to Talent agreements, PSAs, MSAs, SOWs) for content, media, creator, and large-scale productions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field (JD preferred but not required).
Fluency working with advertising agencies, media companies, publishers and production companies with a solid understanding of a range of content production and execution strategies.
Strong understanding of intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks, copyright, etc.), licensing, and talent usage rights.
Experience with social networking, platform integrations, publishing platforms, broadcast & new media.
Experience with content and media production and right clearance.
Knowledge of digital marketing, media buying and production processes.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with union and non-union productions (SAG/AFTRA, IATSE), branded partnerships, interactive and/or social landscapes is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Closely collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on contract terms, deliverables, and compliance standards, such teams may include: Legal, Project Management, Influencer Management, Production and Creative leads.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks in creative development, production approaches, and contracts. Develop mitigation plans and advise internal teams on best practices to ensure that all projects adhere to best practices, internal policies and guidelines.
Creative Guidance: Assist creative teams with oversight and review of any concerns regarding intellectual property licensing, and talent usage rights.
Bid & Treatment Review: Evaluate production bids and creative treatments against project scopes and budgets. Partner with production teams to analyze line-item budgets, and assess director treatments early to identify potential financial, legal, or compliance risks before awarding.
Production and Talent Agreements: Draft and review Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs) for large-scale live-action productions, animation projects, and creator-driven video content, ensuring clear scopes, deliverables, and timelines. Manage contracts for on-screen and voice talent, influencers, and creators, including usage rights, buyouts, and compliance with union/non-union guidelines.
Regulatory Compliance: Monitor industry regulations and legal requirements relevant to advertising and marketing practices, and advise the team on compliance matters.
Document Tracking: Implement and maintain systems for tracking contract statuses, expirations, and renewals.