Associate Business Affairs Manager

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Recruitment Brief
Title: Associate Business Affairs Manager
Office: Shanghai
Reports to: Global Director of Business Affairs
A  global  advertising  agency  seeks  a  Business  Affairs  Manager  to  work  in  its  Shanghai  office.
Reporting into the Global Director of Business Affairs based in LA, and supporting the Director of
Client Service and Business Affairs Managers, the Associate Business Affairs Manager will play a
key role in deliverables for the agency’ s client(a popular technology brand) by managing the rights
for communication  materials in China and Hong Kong.  This   individual   must   be   able   to  
communicate   effectively   and   work   well   with   others   to   resolve   issues   while
working  closely  with  the  account  management,  production  and  media  teams.  They  need  to  be
motivated,  detail  oriented,  and  a  self-starter.  This  person  must  be  flexible  and  willing  to  do
“whatever it takes” to get the job done.
Responsibilities:
o   China-based business affairs management.
o   Function   as liaison   between   agency’ s client,   the agency’ s LA office  and   SH office’ s
legal  counsel  with  respect  to  ad  review,  the  administration  of  contract  execution  and  budget
related items.
o   Collaborate with  agency’ s  producers and finance teams on estimates, purchase orders, talent
payments, etc. to ensure we’re abiding by local production guidelines.
o   Work   with   external   partners   (including   gov't   regulation   bodies,   TV   stations,  
third   parties,   etc.)   to coordinate approvals on all communication materials.
o   Work with third party entities to secure consent and clear rights when referencing their assets
(names, images, props, contents, music rights, apps, etc.) based on contractual agreements.
o   Draft and negotiate broadcast, print and digital contracts, including license agreements.
o   Oversee  usage  rights  for  all  media  and  facilitate  payment  of  appropriate  talent  fees,  music
sessions and residuals for any work done in China.
o   Assist account team with any clearance and legal correspondence for print and digital related
materials (including potential photo shoots, print assets, digital campaigns, etc).
o   Produce   agency’ s  client  ’s  communications   in   a   timely,   legal   and   cost-efficient  
manner   while   simultaneously protecting client’ s and company’ s proprietary assets.
o   Manage general legal and business practices and standards with agency legal counsel.
o  Monitor   and   ensure   compliance   with   agency’ s  client,   agency  procedures  
(particularly   all confidentiality processes) and policies with vendors, talent, and third parties.
Requirements:
•  College degree required, Business/Marketing concentration preferred.
•  2+  years  work  experience  required,  ideally  with  experience  in  business  affairs,  advertising,
marketing, production or legal.
•  Exposure to international licensing experience is an asset.
•  Understanding of advertising media in China; exposure to other markets.
•  Must be able to work on several projects at the same time.
•  Must be detailed oriented, resourceful and have problem-solving abilities.
•  Sensitivity to different cultures, languages, communication style, business practice.   
•  Proficient on numbers & keynote or Microsoft equivalents.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the brand and how the products work.
•  Passionate about high tech products(phones, pads), Advertising, and Media.
•  Good  English  command.  Able  to  communicate  effectively  both  verbally  and  written  with
global teams.