Senior Business Affairs Manager (Advertising)

Location: Los Angeles, United States; hybrid work schedule required and the role is only available in Los Angeles.

Base compensation: $120,000–$160,000 annually for Los Angeles-based hires.

Company

hirify.global is a creative advertising agency developing culturally relevant campaigns and brand stories.

What you will do

• Review, negotiate, and manage talent, celebrity, influencer, production, music, and vendor contracts for domestic and global campaigns.
• Review client Statements of Work and align vendor agreements with SOWs, Master Service Agreements, and agency standards.
• Estimate talent and music fees, including session fees, usage, residuals, licensing, and production costs.
• Evaluate creative concepts and materials for trademark, copyright, intellectual property, talent-rights, and compliance risks.
• Coordinate clients, producers, creatives, vendors, talent, finance, and leadership to resolve contractual and production challenges.
• Lead projects from contract development through execution and final delivery, while mentoring team members and onboarding vendors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an agency or production environment.
• Expertise in contract administration and negotiation within an agency, production, media, entertainment, or advertising environment.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, talent rights, legal principles, technology law, and industry standards.
• Experience managing budgets and financial performance, with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience; Los Angeles availability is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, and Summer Fridays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, commuter benefits, and paid parental leave.
• New business and employee referral bonuses.