Business Affairs Executive

Who We Are

TBWA\Media Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated sole to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple, and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe, and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we’ll do the best work we’ve ever done.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 5 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We’d love to meet you!

Role

Our fast-paced Business Affairs Department is in search of a Business Affairs Executive in Bangkok to play a key role in the creation and clearance of advertising content for Thailand. This role involves constant interaction with our Account Management, Media and Production teams, as well as our Business Affairs team in the Singapore and Los Angeles Hubs.

This position would be extremely well suited to an individual with 1-2+ years’ experience or knowledge in the Business Affairs, Legal or Production functions. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has impeccable attention to detail, is deadline-orientated and has an ability to work across several projects simultaneously – all within a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review US-originated advertising content, applying a filter for Thailand.
• Co-ordinate submissions to regulatory and censorship bodies.
• Assist with vetting content, talent, partners, and influencers.
• Work with key stakeholders on development and setting of legal lines. Manage legal line trackers and age rating assessments, where applicable.
• Manage administrative tasks as required by Business Affairs Manager including ad-hoc queries, presentation materials, etc.
• Work as part of team to ensure Client’s security & confidentiality directives are followed, including administering non-disclosure agreements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and legal precedents.

Who will thrive in this role?

• 1-2+ years proven experience in Business Affairs, Production Management or Licensing functions. Relevant experience in other fields (such as entertainment, media, etc) may also be of benefit in this role.
• A basic understanding of IP law, rights management, and consumer law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Thai, paired with a meticulous attention to detail and precision in approach to work. 

• A good understanding and interest in the Thai advertising industry and technology sector, including knowledge of advertising regulations.
• Team player, highly collaborative, with a calm, positive ‘can do’ attitude and with the ability to work well under pressure.
• An appreciation of working within a fast-paced creative agency / environment.
• Attendance at the office in Bangkok, in-line with company’s hybrid working policy.

Diversity + Inclusion

Without inclusion, we won't be diverse. Diversity brings a richness which we believe enables innovation & creativity. As such, MAL is committed to maintaining an open, welcoming and inclusive culture which allows everybody to bring their whole selves to the workplace and simply be who they are at all times.
Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).