The role involves managing the procurement of talent and influencer contracts, negotiating terms, providing counsel on risks, and mentoring junior staff.
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
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
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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.
DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJE Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. DJE Holdings is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil right laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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