Senior Business Affairs Manager
Core
Senior Business Affairs Manager supporting creative development and integrated productions (broadcast, print, experiential, digital) by managing talent, third-party rights, and production processes from conception to delivery.
Role type
Senior Business Affairs Manager (Creative Production)
Builds
Creative content for clients across broadcast, print, experiential, and digital channels
Domain
Advertising & Media Production
Required skills
Contract negotiation, talent rights management, copyright/trademark clearance, union agreement expertise (SAG-AFTRA, AFM), vendor agreement management, production budgeting, risk assessment, staff recruitment and performance management
Preferred skills
AI-driven tools integration, creative industry knowledge, cross-agency collaboration
Technologies
SAG-AFTRA, AFM, AICP, MSAs, SOWs
Responsibilities
Lead client day-to-day work for creative and production projects; negotiate and draft celebrity talent, creator, music, and IP deals; manage third-party rights and clearance; oversee team recruitment, workflow, and performance evaluations; integrate AI tools into production processes; finalize client estimates and caveats; manage production budgets and actualizations; advise on union and non-union guidelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial responsibilities
