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 within a fast-paced creative and marketing environment where business strategy, legal expertise, and production excellence intersect. The Business Affairs Manager will oversee contract operations and support the successful delivery of innovative campaigns and content projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal, production, creative, project management, and influencer teams to align on contract terms, deliverables, compliance requirements, and project expectations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), talent agreements, and production contracts.
• Identify potential legal, financial, and operational risks within creative concepts, production plans, and contractual agreements, providing practical recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Support creative teams with intellectual property reviews, licensing requirements, talent usage rights, and content clearance considerations.
• Evaluate production bids, budgets, and creative treatments to identify potential risks and ensure alignment with project scopes and business objectives.
• Manage agreements related to live-action productions, animation projects, creator partnerships, influencers, and digital content initiatives.
• Monitor advertising, marketing, and entertainment industry regulations to help ensure projects meet compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate contract tracking systems, including agreement status, renewals, expirations, and key documentation.
• Support scalable business affairs processes and contribute to continuous improvements across project workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business affairs, legal, contracts, or compliance roles within advertising, marketing, media, or related industries.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements, including talent agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and production contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property rights, licensing, trademarks, copyrights, and talent usage rights.
• Experience working with advertising agencies, production companies, media organizations, publishers, or entertainment partners.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, media production, content creation workflows, and platform-based campaigns.
• Familiarity with broadcast, social media, creator partnerships, branded content, and new media environments.
• Preferred experience supporting union and non-union productions, including familiarity with agreements involving organizations such as SAG-AFTRA or IATSE.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex contractual topics clearly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 USD.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible remote work environment.

Location

• United States (remote flexibility available)