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Rise and Shine and Partners · 5 days ago

Senior Business Affairs/Talent Manager

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Rise and Shine and Partners is seeking a Senior Business Affairs/Talent Manager to serve as a critical link between creative, production, media, legal, and client teams. This role will ensure compliance with advertising regulations and oversee the development of workflows and documentation to support production and creative efforts.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing

Hiring Manager

Thao Habeck

Responsibilities

Ensure advertising content complies with legal, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., FTC, SAG-AFTRA, copyright laws)

Review and approve scripts, storyboards, and final deliverables for compliance

Monitor and assess emerging advertising technologies (AI-generated creative, virtual production, synthetic voice, and deepfake-style content) to ensure legal and ethical compliance

Partner with agency AI Navigation Team to establish guidelines for the responsible use of AI in creative development and production

Stay current on FTC, SAG-AFTRA, and IAB updates regarding disclosure, transparency, and the labeling of AI-assisted or synthetic content

Advise on rights management for machine-learning or generative-AI training data used in content creation

Develop and maintain agency-wide policies and templates for production and talent agreements

Mentor project managers and producers on business-affairs best practices

Lead periodic audits of licensing and usage tracking systems to ensure compliance and efficiency

Represent the agency in external business-affairs discussions with clients, talent agencies, and legal counsel

Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts and renewals for talent, music, vendors, and production services

Ensure all industry policies and standardized legal documents are up to date and distributed accordingly

Ensure timely execution of agreements and adherence to contract terms

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with influencers, creators, and talent management agencies across social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)

Ensure compliance with FTC endorsement and disclosure requirements (e.g., #ad, #sponsored)

Confirm content usage rights, duration, exclusivity, and whitelisting permissions for paid social amplification

Review media-buying and paid partnership agreements to ensure proper licensing of influencer-produced content for cross-channel use

Collaborate with social and media teams on campaign terms related to content boosting, resharing, and derivative use

Oversee talent payments, music licensing, and third-party usage fees

Oversee management of stock file licensing

Manage budgets related to legal clearances and production-related agreements

Handle union requirements, including session reports, residuals, and performer compliance with SAG-AFTRA rules

Act as the point of contact for union-related inquiries and audits

Negotiate with Production vendors on terms and conditions

Serve as a liaison between creative, production, legal, and client teams to resolve issues and align on goals

Provide guidance on business affairs matters throughout the project lifecycle

Work closely with Producers to advise on script, compliance and legal issues, production insurance and the production itself, sometimes on-set during shoots

Review and approve production estimates for legal and rights accuracy before submission

Oversee vendor POs and invoice approvals for compliance with executed contracts

Partner with Finance and producers to reconcile project closeouts and verify all rights costs are captured and documented

Identify and mitigate potential legal and financial risks associated with creative content and partnerships

Maintain thorough records of approvals and compliance documentation

Evaluate risks associated with AI-generated content (e.g., likeness, voice cloning, or automated copy)

Ensure the agency retains necessary usage and training rights for AI-created or AI-enhanced materials

Track evolving IP ownership and data-privacy standards relevant to generative technologies

Maintain expertise in evolving advertising regulations, including data privacy (CCPA, GDPR), AI-use disclosure, and platform policies

Participate in professional development opportunities (IAB, AICP, 4A’s) to stay current on media and production business-affairs trends

Qualification

Advertising complianceContract negotiationProduction managementSAG-AFTRA familiarityBudget managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, communications, or related field

Strong understanding of advertising production workflows and intellectual property laws

Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills

Proficiency in managing contracts, budgets, and deadlines, including, celebrities, music, and intellectual property

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

8-10 years of experience (recommended, not required) in business affairs, legal, or production management within an advertising, media, or entertainment industry

Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA and union regulations is highly preferred