Business Affairs Manager, Influencer

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This is a great opportunity to join the Business Affairs team by assisting the procurement portion of Influencer and Creator programming which includes contract drafting, negotiations, and internal counsel. Ideal candidates will have a passion and knowledge of partnerships across all tiers of talent, branded video content, social platforms, digital media, the talent management space. This candidate has a proven track record of industry knowledge, negotiating, and contracting deals to support strategic objectives.

The Business Affairs Manager, Influencer role is responsible for helping assess and manage the risk associated with Influencer and talent programs created for all mediums. 

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. 

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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.