Sr. Business Affairs Manager, Influencer and Talent Relations (Finance)

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The business affairs role will manage the procurement portion of talent and influencer programming which includes contract drafting, negotiations, driving redlines, and providing internal counsel with minimal oversight. Ideal candidates will have a passion and knowledge of partnerships across all tiers of talent, celebrity deals, branded video content, social platforms, digital media, and the influencer/creator industry. This candidate has a proven track record of industry knowledge, negotiating, and contracting deals to support global multi-stakeholder programs.

This role is responsible for driving and managing the risk associated with celebrity, influencer and talent programs created for all mediums of content development.

Responsibilities:

• The primary function of this role is to independently manage offers, drafting, and contractual redlines for celebrity talent and Influencer procurement
• Facilitate and review complex influencer and celebrity talent agreements
• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regard- to all matters and documents
• Experience navigating redlines reviews and facilitating contracts conversations between stakeholders to close deals
• Provide counsel and mitigation strategies for risks associated with influencer and celebrity talent programming (e.g., identifying and flagging risks relating to intellectual property, the regulatory environment, Union concerns, FTC compliance)
• Work closely with internal and external legal counsel in resolving potential project liabilities and creating solutions for agency and clients
• Mentor junior team members
• Review and counsel on Statements of Work
• The position requires an individual who is comfortable working both independently and within group dynamics to help the business team secure talent, mitigate risk within procurement the process, and lead any issues management
• Lead the business teams on the execution on influencer and celebrity talent buys, driving the contracting phase, and ensuring seamless procurement execution
• Own the creation of Talent 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years working in the 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
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• This candidate will have the proven ability to manage and maintain a high volume of internal relationships while managing the development, drafting, and redline execution
• Previous industry exposure within the entertainment community (talent agencies, MCN's Content Creators, managers, etc.)
• 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
• Exceptional collaborator who can work across practices who feels comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing urgent deadlines while setting expectations with colleagues, organizing, and reporting a variety talent and influencer deals
• Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices for the global BA business
• 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

$75,000 - $110,000 a year

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An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.