Business Affairs Manager, Influencer

Responsibilities

• The primary function of this role is to be self-sufficient reviewing offers and drafting contracts for talent and Influencer procurement.
• The position requires an individual who is comfortable working both independently and within group dynamics to help the team secure Influencers, mitigate risk within procurement the process, and issues management.
• Support the full lifecycle of a project from a business affairs perspective including assistance on influencer, creator, and talent procurement strategy, and contract execution. 
• Own the creation of Influencer contracts including the past expertise and understanding in Federal Trade Commission Guidelines (FTC).  
• Assist the navigation of external contractual redlines with talent agency lawyers including a basic understanding of legal terms and negotiating strategy.
• Work closely with all members of the legal practice as needed including internal counsel, risk management, and outside counsel.
• Assist the greater Business Affairs team with help counseling internal account teams and Clients on efficient talent and influencer procurement processes. 

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years working in the advertising, entertainment and/or  lifestyle marketing related fields including working directly with Influencers, talent management and/or sales role at a Multi-Channel-Network or comparable agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• This candidate will have the proven ability to manage and maintain a high volume of internal relationships while assisting the development of contracts and contract negotiations based on the needs of the clients.
• Previous industry exposure within the entertainment community (talent agencies, MCN’s Content Creators, managers, etc.).
• Strong understanding of social media, Influencers, content creators and the larger Influencer Marketing ecosystem.
• Knowledge and experience working across all tiers of Influencers (micro, mid, top tier, celebrity, and traditional experts such as RD’s / KOL’s) and nuances of working with each. 
• Experience drafting long form agreements, and overall business affairs related practices.
• Exceptional collaborator who can work across practices and handle a high volume of Influencer procurement.
• Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the agency.
• Proven ability in establishing goals and ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communications skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to deliver on a heavy volume of correspondence.
• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regard- to all matters and documents.