Business Affairs Manager, Influencer Mgmt, long-term contract

INNOCEAN USA a full-service advertising agency is looking for a Legal & Business Affairs Manager Influencer Management to join our growing team!

This is a long-term on-going contract role with access to our benefits!

We are a hybrid workplace currently x3 days in-office. Candidates must be local to SoCal.

OVERVIEW

In this role you will manage the business and legal aspects of influencer and content productions and may include use of the SAG-AFTRA Commercial contract across IUSs client roster including talent contracting (influencers creators and celebrities) licensing and IP clearances budget administration issue spotting program management and interpretation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials contract.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated understanding of influencer and content creator contracting agreements.
• Proficient in sourcing influencers and content creators via third-party platforms agencies professional networks and manual research.
• Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA agreements (Commercial Corporate/Educational and New Media) and AFM contracts.
• Strong understanding of broadcast production and influencer/content creatorled productions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated solutions-oriented and effective in fast-paced deadline-driven environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively manage time and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and facilitate decision-making based on collective input.
• Working knowledge of copyright trademark and licensing matters in entertainment and/or advertising law with emphasis on digital content and technology initiatives; able to partner with legal counsel or senior leadership as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source select and recommend influencers and content creators for internal review and approval.
• Contract directly with influencers and content creators.
• Review creative with senior leadership for clearances/licensing and flag key considerations.
• Prepare production estimates including itemized breakdowns and producer inputs.
• Partner with client cost consultants to secure estimate approval.
• Create production start-up documents (e.g. production agreements insurance and talent requirements) and manage talent contracting/estimating for commercial and non-commercial productions including SAG-AFTRA and non-union agreements.
• Negotiate and contract celebrity influencer and content creator talent from outreach through final agreement.
• Manage third-party licensing (e.g. stock film/TV music and props) from research through contracting.
• Issue purchase orders and manage invoice approval payment and job actualization.
• Partner with senior leadership legal counsel and account teams to resolve production liability issues.
• Train and mentor associates and coordinators.