Sr Business Affairs Manager, Social & Influencer

Collectively

4d•$98,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Collectively, part of the Brandtech Group, is a leader in influencer marketing, combining strategy, creative, and technology. They partner with brands across various industries to build social activation strategies. The Business Affairs team manages commercial agreements, negotiations, and consultations related to creator marketing campaigns, including creator agreements, vendor agreements, sweepstakes, and SAG-related matters. This role is a key contributor to the Business Affairs team, responsible for managing influencer and vendor agreements and providing advisement on creator programs. The Business Affairs Manager will focus on contract management, process optimization, and utilizing CLM tools for efficient workflows and negotiations. This role requires active engagement with internal teams, clients, and external counsel, emphasizing teamwork and strong communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 Years of relevant Business Affairs or contract management experience in an agency, entertainment, or digital content environment, with a preference for work on digital creator/influencer agreements
Well-versed in digital and social advertising and licensing
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to effectively communicate with multiple parties, including non-legal audiences
Demonstrated excellence in detail-oriented work (document organization, project management/follow-through)
Enthusiasm for working with a variety of teams across many different types of agreements
Interest in the social influencer space
Experience setting processes and using systems like DocuSign, Salesforce, and Ironclad to create efficiencies and cross-functional processes

Responsibilities

Manage a streamlined process for drafting, negotiating, and organizing a high volume of digital creator (influencer) agreements, primarily NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, and other talent and appearance-related agreements.
Utilize Ironclad, a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to contribute to the seamless functioning of our contract management process.
Maintain and generate regular reports on contract status, performance metrics, and process improvements.
Lead and facilitate contract negotiations to achieve favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
Identify potential risks in contract terms and conditions and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Collaborate closely with external legal partners to develop and negotiate standard agreements with talent management and clients, setting a standard for contractual relationships that reflect our commitment to excellence.
Forge direct connections with external partners, navigating negotiations with finesse- from influencers and their representatives to vendors, clients, and procurement departments.
Streamline the coordination of requests and collaborations with outside counsel when needed, ensuring a seamless integration of legal expertise into our negotiation processes.
Swiftly respond to inquiries and requests for consultation from business teams and clients, translating complex legal concepts into practical insights that empower our teams to make informed decisions efficiently.
Independently create a comprehensive library of playbooks, policies, and training materials tailored to the unique needs of diverse teams across Collectively.