Senior Business Affairs Manager, Obsidianworks

Company: IMG LIVE
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Business Affairs Manager, ObsidianworksSenior Business Affairs Manager, ObsidianworksApply locations CA - Los Angeles time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR24733Who We Are:160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here.This is for an upcoming Sr Business Affairs Manager, with expected comp range of $105,000 - $125,000Role:The Senior Business Affairs Manager will manage business aspects of our commercial and experiential productions. This person will collaborate closely with Account, Creative, Production, and Legal teams to ensure all creative and experiential productions are industry compliant. They will play a strategic role in aligning business, legal, and creative priorities to ensure seamless production processes while safeguarding the company's and clients' interests.Key Responsibilities:

• Review creative materials for potential legal issues and provide solutions to minimize liability, including research on creative taglines, trademarks, and third-party rights.
• Assess and negotiate usage rights for third-party intellectual property, including music, footage, and names, and execute and manage music licenses (licensed, original, and stock).
• Prepare and negotiate contracts with vendors, talent, and creators/influencers, including deal memos, production, and editorial contracts, while handling scale and over-scale talent negotiations.
• Collaborate with Account, Creative, Production, and Social teams to execute the creative vision across traditional and digital platforms, including casting and influencer content creation and posting.
• Work with Producers on production estimates, budgets, and client approvals, ensuring compliance with union (e.g., SAG) and non-union guidelines, and assist in monitoring and reconciling production budgets.
• Process vendor invoices, reconcile costs, and close estimates in collaboration with Finance and third-party consultants.
• Maintain thorough and transparent project files, tracking charts, and documentation for all produced materials and licensing.Requirements:
  • 7+ years in Business Affairs and Licensing within an advertising agency.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and proficiency in managing talent residual payments.
  • Experience working on both union and non-union productions.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Previous experience working with platforms such as Extreme Reach and/or The Team Companies.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively manage contracts, budgets, and client relationships.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property, usage rights, and licensing agreements.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, production, and legal teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • High attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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