Business Affairs Manager - contract

Business Affairs Manager

Position: 6 month, full-time contract

Location: This position offers remote work from Los Angeles/New York/Denver. Please be aware that applications from candidates residing outside of California/Denver/New York will not be considered.

OVERVIEW 

Movement Strategy is looking for a Business Affairs Manager to oversee our legal compliance and negotiation processes related to influencer and creator campaigns through end of year, 2025. You will report to the Senior Business Affairs Manager and work closely with members of our Influencer Marketing team. The Business Affairs Manager will support legal/compliance review, dealmaking, and deal negotiations to ensure all creator partnerships are structured and executed effectively and in alignment with agency standards, client agreements, and industry standards.

A BIT ABOUT US

Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. At Movement, we lead the best brand social channels (like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more) to make award-winning social-centric work that breaks through the cultural zeitgeist and drives unparalleled brand growth. Our vision is to create a future where brands add real value to every community they touch - and our employees get to be a part of creating that future. We have remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and we span across the United States. ​​Our team of high-performers thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged at every turn. We prioritize professional growth and development, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

KEY FOCUS AREAS 

• Legal reviews of briefs, creative concepts, and/or any other campaign creative documents 
• Review all influencer/creator/creative briefs to ensure alignment with applicable MSAs, SOWs, and flag concerns and potential solutions as needed. 
• Coordinate with the Influencer Marketing team on deal term parameters  and craft specific partner offers for all campaigns.
• Negotiate all influencer, creator, and other similar deals directly with creators/partners as needed (email, phone, Zoom).
• Track all deal terms and partner information for contract generation by the Business Affairs Team. 
• Assist in contract drafting and provide additional support during paperwork negotiation  as needed.
• Assist in handling quick-turn legal tasks (e.g., urgent NDAs) as capacity allows.
• Potential to expand responsibilities and grow in the role as agency and Business Affairs team grows.

QUALIFICATIONS + KEY FOCUS AREAS 

• JD and active Bar membership (CA, CO, or NY preferred).
• 1–2+ years of  business affairs experience at a digital marketing agency, talent agency, media company, or in entertainment.
• Strong experience in contracts, intellectual property, deal-making, and negotiation.
• Background or experience in influencer marketing, social campaigns, and/or advertising is a plus.

IDEAL QUALITIES                                                                           

• High energy, passionate, curious, confident, and tenacious in learning, coupled with the ability to navigate the nuances of different client teams.
• Must communicate quickly and accurately across groups with varying degrees of legal knowledge to align on goals and brief the foregoing groups on legal issues and potential risks .
• Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with context and issues specific to the digital and entertainment space, as well as industry customs and standards of practice.
• Should have strong proficiency in Word, Google Suite, etc., and be willing to learn to use relevant additional platforms and software as needed
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and attention to detail 
• Should be a nimble self-starter and quickly adjust to internal and external teams in an ever-changing environment; identify opportunity with bias to action.
• Should be proactive and naturally curious about the digital and social space, constantly looking for opportunities to evolve the department and advance the work.
• Should be  passionate about the work they do and treat their client’s business as if it were their own.                       
• Should have a track record of success in building strong relationships, both internally and with their counterparts at talent management companies and talent agencies, and navigating client culture.
• Should have a diverse and inclusive perspective, valuing different viewpoints and backgrounds within the team.
• Should make others’ jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do)
• Should create a positive and open environment. 
• Should know how to work smarter, not harder.

SALARY & COMPENSATION

In compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy’s total compensation package for employees.  Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. 

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, years of relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications or other professional licenses held. Movement Strategy prides itself on providing competitive salaries and actively works to ensure there is pay equity across the company. 

Pay Range: $75,000-95,000 salary per year, pro-rated for the 6-month contract.

Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they check every single box. Movement Strategy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply. 

We believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps toward what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff: the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement’s name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.