Apple · 1 month ago
Business Affairs Manager, Newsroom
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $221K/yr
7+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and marketing strategies. The Business Affairs team at Apple is seeking an experienced Business Affairs Manager to support the Marcom Newsroom and Communications teams, overseeing the planning, licensing, and execution of rights-managed content in advertising and marketing.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Oversee all business affairs matters for complex projects from concept to wrap and maintain line of sight into all facets of production including thinking ahead on project/clearance/legal needs and roadblocks, understanding talent/content creator production processes, and navigating regulatory issues
Apply critical thinking throughout production, advising on scripts and storyboards for initial flags, providing creative solutions, and working closely with legal to assess and mitigate risk
Provide full production support including declaring insurance and preparing all necessary paperwork for productions including casting notices, releases, talent estimates, talent contracts, and talent payment processing
Provide solutions to production challenges that fit creatively while still being legally sound, financially responsible, and aligned with the product, creative, and strategic objectives
Brief Apple and agency production teams with detailed production guidance involving legal issues, marketing rights restrictions, FCC and FTC compliance strategies, and the business risk(s) associated with each
Manage Newsroom, Communications, and Executive Social risk escalations to Apple Leadership and Legal
Negotiate and license third-party IP and initiate trademark searches when necessary
Facilitate third-party content clearances and localization in partnership with Marcom Production and Business Affairs Clearances & Licensing Managers
Manage database systems to track content usage across multiple productions
Qualification
Required
7+ years demonstrated experience in a rights-related position within the advertising, marketing and/or entertainment industries
Significant understanding of copyright, trademarks, talent, and content licensing
Extensive and current industry knowledge on publicity, influencer marketing, and advertising legal rights and standards within digital and social media
Strong communication and presentation delivery skills, with comfort and aptitude for communicating with c-level leaders
Preferred
Bachelors or Masters in Business Administration, Law or related field
Experience in television, film, and/or music industry
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to thrive within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-motivated and flexible, with demonstrated resilience operating within ambiguous projects
Highly collaborative, with a passion for building relationships across LOBs; substantial contacts across advertising, marketing, and/or entertainment industry
Significant writing and critical analysis skills for drafting contracts and other business agreements
Familiarity with marketing productivity tools such as Sprinklr, Wrike, Opal, Adobe Experience Manager, Box, frame.io, and Quip
Working knowledge of Keynote, Pages, and Numbers and other business applications
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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