Business Affairs Director

Trailer Park Group is currently seeking an experienced Business Affairs Director with a deep understanding of global entertainment marketing, multi-organization deal structures, and agency operations. This role will oversee contract negotiations, risk management, intellectual property rights, and compliance across multiple regions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in entertainment law, agency-client agreements, talent and brand partnerships, and production-related business affairs.

You will work closely with legal teams, finance, creative, and account management to ensure that business and legal affairs align with agency goals. Your expertise will help drive profitable and legally sound partnerships with major studios, streaming platforms, brands, and creative agencies worldwide.
IMPORTANT CALLOUTS ON THIS ROLE
* We seek someone who has entertainment experience.  Live-action production experience is important, as is understanding of technology compliance in entertainment marketing.
* Our employees are our internal clients.  You must be customer-centric in all communications and enjoy problem-solving as a service.
* Because TPG is a global group of agencies, global & multi-org experience is really helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management

• Negotiate and draft agreements for global marketing campaigns, talent usage, influencer marketing, third-party licensing, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Oversee all talent agreements and payments to ensure labor and guild compliance.
• Oversee agency-client contracts, vendor agreements, and talent releases, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks while maximizing opportunities for agency growth.
• Live Action Production: review all client and vendor agreements, review storyboards for advertising and legal issues, and work with the internal team and insurance broker to ensure adequate insurance is in place, including special reviews where stunts, animals, and minors are involved.
• Ensure the company has a current minor permit in applicable jurisdictions.
• Work closely with internal teams, including finance, to ensure adequate payment processes and that the company has funds in-house to support production(s).
• Oversee internal training for production, asset purchasing, talent, and fonts.

Global Business Affairs Strategy

• Develop and ensure best practices for multi-regional contracts, intellectual property rights, and third-party stock, music, and footage licensing.
• Partner with internal teams and external counsel to navigate challenges in international business affairs.
• Ensure adherence to advertising laws, union regulations (SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA, AICP, DGA, etc.), and evolving digital media policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with creative, production, finance, and client service teams to support business objectives.
• Advise internal stakeholders on global marketing campaigns' deal structures, financial implications, and legal guardrails.
• Provide guidance on emerging issues in digital content, influencer agreements, and AI-generated media.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in business affairs, legal, or contract management within an entertainment marketing agency, film/TV studio, or media company.
• Proven track record of handling global partnerships and multi-organization collaborations.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, advertising compliance, and talent contracts in the entertainment space.
• Experience with union regulations, music/media licensing, and brand integration deals.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures, managing complex global relationships.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with emerging entertainment technologies (NFTs, AI, virtual production, etc.).
• Experience with entertainment finance, profit participation, and backend deal structuring.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure agency environment.
  

WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP

At Trailer Park Group, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while they’re here. 

OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Robust benefits program, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, work remotely, and many other perks.
At Trailer Park Group (Trailer Park, Art Machine, Mirada Studios, Mutiny, MXW, White Turtle Studios, and Dark Burn Creative), we want to improve the state of our world. We are responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and represents our global clients.

We can't wait to learn more about you.  Apply today!
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