Business Affairs Manager
Core
Manage third-party rights, clearances, and contracts for creative productions including broadcast, print, experiential, and digital projects.
Role type
Business Affairs Manager
Builds
Vendor agreements, insurance, licensing, talent agreements, and production budgets for global brands.
Domain
Advertising & Media Production
Required skills
Contract negotiation, SAG-AFTRA/AFM union compliance, talent and music licensing, IP sourcing, budget management, risk evaluation
Preferred skills
AI tool integration, influencer/celebrity talent negotiation, non-union best practices
Technologies
AI-driven tools for creative and production processes
Responsibilities
Manage third party rights and clearances; Partner with legal on contract challenges and trademark searches; Work with insurance to evaluate production risks; Draft and negotiate third-party agreements for music, footage, and IP; Estimate talent session and usage fees; Manage full talent cycle including contracts and payments; Integrate AI-driven tools into creative processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
