Contract Manager

Overview

A leading creator and social agency is seeking a Contract Manager to join their US-based Client Services team. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing creator and talent agreements, reviewing creator content for intellectual property risks and regulatory compliance, and supporting production studio operations with paperwork and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate creator/talent agreements.
• Advise and coordinate creator contracting workflows.
• Communicate timelines and deadlines across internal teams.
• Liaise with creators, agents, managers, and legal counsel to ensure timely completion of agreements.
• Manage and mitigate risk; provide guidance and training on compliance and best practices.
• Stay current on FTC and other regulatory guidelines.
• Verify content compliance with FTC regulations, client, and third-party guidelines.
• Handle production-related paperwork such as insurance and background checks.
• Support senior business affairs leadership with ad hoc requests including NDAs, independent contractor agreements, and location agreements.
• Assist with production paperwork for freelancers, content production, and licenses.
• Potentially support client Scopes of Work and NDAs.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in the creator economy, social media marketing, advertising, or entertainment.
• Strong passion for contract management and social media.
• Extensive experience drafting and editing a high volume of creator/talent agreements.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of FTC guidelines, intellectual property, content clearance, and licensing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable.
• Comfortable working under pressure and following up effectively.
• Ability to lead presentations to internal teams.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• High professionalism with strong attention to detail.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a growth mindset.
• Proactive in driving operational efficiencies.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of union regulations such as SAG-AFTRA, AFM, DGA is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000, final offer based on experience, expertise, location, and budget.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 25 days of paid time off plus sick days and winter break.
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement.
• Professional development stipend.
• Home office allowance for new hires.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Volunteer days.
• Identity theft protection and legal assistance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Employee resource groups.

Location

New York, NY or Remote (Eastern Standard Time zone)

This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.