INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency located in Huntington Beach, CA is looking for a Business Affairs Manager to join our growing team! LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. We are a hybrid work model.

Position Overview
This position provides the unique opportunity to join the Business Affairs team at an agency spearheading the realization of new ideas & creativity.

As a member of the team, you will be managing all business facets of content production across Innocean USA's client roster, including production and talent contracting, licensing and clearances, budget administration, scoping legal issues, managing influencer programs, and interpreting the SAG Commercials Contract.

The Business Affairs Manager we are looking for is:

• Solutions driven, a relentlessly optimistic and strategic problem-solver
• Organized, driven, excellent time manager
• A passionate “Rockstar”, eager to elevate the Business Affairs practice by adding value in contribution to the collective creative goals
• Has 3+ years experience in advertising and/or commercial production

Core Competencies

• Solid knowledge of SAG-AFTRA’s Commercial Contract/Corp-Ed Contract/New Media Agreement, AFM Contracts, and Influencer/Creator Agreements
• Thorough understanding of broadcast production and Business Affairs in advertising
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Self-motivation and problem-solving attitude in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and facilitate decision making based on collective team input
• Working knowledge of copyright, trademark, and licensing in the area of entertainment or advertising law with particular emphasis on digital content/technology initiatives and able to partner with Legal Counsel or Senior Managers, as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Managers/Director to review creative for any clearances/licensing, and provide watch outs
• Prepare production estimate with breakdowns and pertinent info from producers
• Partner with client’s cost consultants to ensure estimate approval
• Create production start-up documents, including production agreements, insurance coverage, and talent mandatories
• Handle talent contracting and estimating for commercial and non-commercial productions, including preparation of SAG contracts and non-union talent agreements
• Procure and contract celebrity and influencer talent – from research and deal points to final negotiation
• Manage research/outreach/negotiation/contract of third-party licensing, including stock, film/TV, music, props, etc. + Issue purchase orders, facilitate invoice approvals, payment and job actualization
• Work closely with Senior Managers, legal counsel, and account teams to resolve any liability issues within assigned production, creating viable and workable solutions
• Train and guide teammates at Associate and Coordinator levels

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in advertising or commercial production
• BA/BS Degree
• Industry expertise and experience
• Understanding of Social Media platforms

Benefits

• PPO Medical at low cost
• Free Dental, Vision
• 401k match
• Free long-term and short-term disability
• 6 sick days
• Generous PTO