We are looking for a Business Affairs Manager to join our agency client here in Toronto! This person will be responsible all aspects of business management within the content production department. We would like to see 7-10 years of experience in an agency setting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage business affairs needs for assigned accounts for integrated commercial, promotional, experiential, and ongoing social projects across multiple offices
- Maintain a deep understanding of business and legal guidelines for production
- Serve as an advisor on all talent contracts, rules, regulations and best practices for SAG/Union and nonunion productions
- Provide guidance on negotiations and management of union, nonunion, content creator, influencer, and celebrity talent
- Ensure production compliance with MSAs and SOWs
- Review creative materials for viability of concepts, budget implications, and potential legal issues
- Research and clear third-party property rights, including UGC
- Issue or obtain appropriate documents for productions, including production contracts, production insurance declarations, purchase orders, talent, location, prop, and wardrobe releases
- Negotiate, draft, and review various agreements with talent vendors, licensors, and other production partners
- Help educate coordinators and producers on production and business affairs procedures
- Work within NetSuite and Extreme Reach
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of agency experience
- Strong organizational, verbal and written skills
- Knowledge of performance union regulations
- Collaborative and creative problem solver
