Sr Business Affairs Manager, Social & Influencer

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Business Affairs Manager specializing in Social & Influencer marketing, based in the United States. This role focuses on managing contracts and business affairs within influencer marketing campaigns, combining expertise in commercial law and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for influencer, creator, and vendor agreements, including NDAs, licensing deals, service contracts, and talent agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead negotiations with creators, agencies, vendors, and external partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools to streamline workflows, handle contract amendments, track statuses, and generate reports.
• Advise internal teams on business affairs topics such as influencer programs, content rights, events, sweepstakes, giveaways, and union-related matters.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, finance, operations teams, and external counsel to ensure smooth agreement execution.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, and training materials to standardize and scale contract processes.
• Provide insights from negotiations to improve contracting strategies and partnership outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business affairs, contract management, legal operations, or related roles, preferably within advertising, entertainment, digital media, or influencer marketing.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation, drafting, and lifecycle management, with hands-on experience using CLM systems such as Ironclad, DocuSign, or Salesforce.
• Deep understanding of digital advertising, social media ecosystems, influencer agreements, licensing, and creator campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex legal concepts into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners including legal counsel and agencies.
• Experience optimizing processes and improving turnaround times in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $98,000 – $110,000 USD, based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Remote-first work environment with flexible arrangements
• Monthly work-from-home stipend and operational support
• Generous paid time off including PTO, sick days, birthday leave, and holidays
• Parental leave and employee wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning resources
• Employee resource groups, virtual events, and in-person team gatherings
• Supplemental benefits such as commuter support and pet insurance options

Location

• United States (remote-first position)