Sr. Manager, Business Affairs

Whalar Group•New York, NY

16h•Remote

About The Position

Whalar is seeking a Senior Manager to support our US-based Whalar Agency team. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing creator/talent agreements for brand clients, as well as reviewing creator-provided content for intellectual property risks and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with the Sr. Director, Business Affairs and a Contract Specialist.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience in social media marketing, marketing, entertainment, or the creator scene.
Working knowledge and passion for social media, the creator economy, and a fondness for detail, processes, and contract management.
Experience with talent/creator contract drafting and strong negotiation skills.
Good understanding of basic Intellectual Property principles, content rights & clearance, and risk assessment.
Self-starter who is able to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
Able to adjust hours beyond the standard schedule to ensure contracts are completed, and projects run smoothly and timely.
Manage multiple requests simultaneously, from different teams, to keep projects on track in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Maintain a strong attention to detail while providing clear/concise direction to internal and external stakeholders.
Willingness to jump in and answer questions, or find answers to questions, in a timely manner.
Always maintain a can-do mindset and a positive attitude that fosters our creative and collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic social media marketing rules and regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines), strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, redline, and negotiate creator agreements.
Advise, plan, and coordinate all aspects of creator agreement review and approval with internal stakeholders.
Communicate and negotiate with creators, agents, managers, and legal counsel on all aspects of agreements.
Manage assigned tasks, adhering to contract workflow touchpoints – Asana, trackers, email inbox, and other processes, as required.
Work flexible hours to support our Global BA team, when needed.
Supporting our Sr. Director, Business Affairs, with contract execution and ad-hoc requests.