Business Affairs Manager ( Manager, Contracts)

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Business Affairs Manager (Manager, Contracts) based in the United States. This role operates at the intersection of creativity, production, and legal oversight within a fast-paced, global creative environment. The position involves ensuring that complex marketing and production projects are executed smoothly from a contractual and compliance standpoint. The Business Affairs Manager will act as a trusted partner to creative, production, legal, and project management teams, structuring agreements that enable bold creative work while managing risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end business affairs and contract processes across production and creative projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal standards
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Production, Creative, Project Management, and Influencer teams to define contract terms, deliverables, and risk considerations
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), talent agreements, licensing deals, and other production-related contracts
• Evaluate production bids, budgets, and creative treatments to identify financial, legal, and operational risks early in the process
• Provide guidance on intellectual property rights, talent usage rights, licensing, and clearance requirements across all content formats
• Identify and mitigate contractual, regulatory, and production risks, ensuring compliance with advertising and marketing regulations
• Maintain and improve systems for tracking contracts, renewals, expirations, and key legal documentation
• Support cross-functional teams with business affairs expertise across broadcast, digital, social, influencer, and experiential campaigns

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business affairs, contract management, legal, or compliance roles within advertising, media, or creative production environments
• Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts such as MSAs, SOWs, talent agreements, and licensing arrangements
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law, rights management, and usage clearances in creative and media production
• Experience working with agencies, production companies, publishers, or media platforms across digital and traditional channels
• Familiarity with advertising, marketing, and content production workflows, including social, broadcast, and digital media execution
• Knowledge of union and non-union production environments (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, IATSE) is highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field preferred; Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a plus but not required
• High attention to detail and strong risk assessment and problem-solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $90,000 USD, depending on experience and location
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave benefits
• Flexible, collaborative work environment emphasizing autonomy and creativity
• Opportunity to work on global campaigns with leading brands across multiple industries
• Inclusive and supportive culture focused on professional growth and continuous learning
• Exposure to cutting-edge creative production across digital, social, broadcast, and experiential formats

Location

• United States