Barkleyokrp

Barkleyokrp

Senior Business Affairs Manger

Kansas City, MO or Chicago, IL · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
NegotiationContract ManagementIntellectual Property

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About the role

  • This position reports into the Director of Business Affairs.
  • We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger.
  • When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain deep expertise in the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, including union waivers (e.g., Low Budget Digital, Social Media/YouTube, Influencer, Testimonial, Man-on-the-Street, etc).
  • Work collaboratively as a partner to Producers, PR, and Client Experience teams to review creative work for legal implications (e.g., third party clearances, intellectual property, licensing, likeness releases, use of logos/artwork, trademarks, etc.) and traffic/network implications (e.g., supers, substantiation, etc.)
  • Own the responsibility of drafting client facing production estimates, production contracts, casting specs, releases, affidavits, music rights agreements and all other necessary documents in concert with agency legal counsel
  • Manage all talent and production billing including production advances and other scheduled payments.
  • Manage all renegotiations including talent, music, and photography.
  • Maintain strong industry relationships with peers at other agencies, music, and production partners.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience specific to the advertising industry in a Business Affairs Role.
  • Must have proficient and current knowledge of SAG-AFTRA commercial contracts
  • Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure
  • The ideal candidate must be well versed in SAG-AFTRA Commercials contracts, third party rights for creative assets and relentless about making great creative work.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving use of AI in production workflows, including implications for talent, licensing, intellectual property, and union compliance.
  • Proficiency with Extreme Reach is required.
  • Lead celebrity and popular music license negotiations when required with agency legal counsel
  • Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while also a team player who can collaborate in that same environment.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Willingness to speak up, lead tough conversations, and be solutions-oriented
  • BarkleyOKRP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
  • At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.

Nice to have

  • Film Tax Credit knowledge and filing experience a plus

Benefits

  • Partner with producers to secure stock footage and image rights as required by the work and usage requirements.

Company info

  • Senior Business Affairs Manager (Based in Kansas City, MO or Chicago, IL) We are looking for a strong leader for our Business Affairs team.
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