INNOCEAN USASenior Business Affairs Manager
Nov. 2022 - Dec. 2023Huntington Beach, California, United StatesOversee legal aspects of integrated productions, including broadcast, print, experiential, digital and social media projects. Create talent contracts and estimates for commercial productions, including preparation of SAG-AFTRA contracts and non-union talent agreements, addendums, and Exhibit G's. Partner with creative and producers for the production of all video, social, and influencer deliverables. Target relevant Instagram and TikTok social media Influencers. Partner with Social Media Influencer agencies and marketing companies. Negotiate and contract Influencers and Celebrities for a variety of client deliverables including social media posts, ambassadorships, and event appearances/participation. Ensure Influencers and Celebrities follow all FTC disclosure guidelines. Negotiate celebrity/over-scale talent agreements. Liaise with directors, producers, casting directors, production executives and creatives to ensure legal compliance. Review creative paid and social content for any clearances or licensing requirements. Conduct third-party clearances and licensing, including stock footage, movie/TV rights, music, props, etc. Partner with both internal and external legal to proactively avoid potential production liabilities. Manage all job financials including estimate creation, purchase orders, facilitate invoice approvals, payment and job actualization. Create production start-up documents, including production agreements, insurance coverage, and talent mandatories. Negotiate production agreements.