Best Buy · 4 weeks ago
Business Affairs Talent and Rights Management Manager
Richfield Minnesota
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $143K/yr
7+ years expBest Buy is seeking a Business Affairs Talent and Rights Management Manager responsible for leadership and governance across Marketing teams. The role involves talent negotiations, rights management, and asset tracking for consumer-facing content across various channels.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate across internal marketing teams (i.e. Creative, Production, Brand, Media, etc.), Best Buy Ads, and Best Buy Canada
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to variety of audiences, strong executive presence
Think critically, balance multiple asks, articulate trade-offs for competing priorities, and appropriately identify and escalate issues to ensure delivery of world-class creative products
Work collaboratively with Legal partners to develop templates/agreements and drive efficiency and effectiveness on behalf of the organization
Present and communicate ideas, build consensus, and effectively rationalize decisions to a variety of audiences
Manage and consult on all things related to hiring and tracking rights associated with talent and third-party rights, including the management of residual budgets for production assets
Helps determine the third-party rights needed and flag any issues
Organized and able to actively manage talent budgets and consult with agency producers on estimates & monitor talent and production budgets for TV, Radio, and interactive/integrated/digital production jobs
Strong understanding of SAG/AFTRA commercials contract, union waivers to reduce client costs, i.e., Low Budget Waivers, Internet Only, etc.). Procure SAG/AFTRA waivers (i.e. Low-Budget, PSA, Experiential Coverage, Experiential Social Media). Ability to draft and prepare performer contracts/releases. Review all executed contracts, licenses, and process session payments
Familiarity with union, federal, and state work requirements and restrictions, especially as it relates to hiring minors in production
Review contracts, screen finished commercials to develop final cast reports, facilitate/manage talent payments, and renegotiate talent contracts
Ability to manage, negotiate, and track rights associated with stock images, footage, and any other third-party rights utilized in production assets
Qualification
Required
7 or more years progressive Marketing or related experience
5 or more years of experience in a quick-turn, high volume environment
Experience leading projects, directing external partners managing, facilitating training/onboarding
Experience with talent payments and understanding of Commercial SAG-AFTRA code and general AICP guideline
Preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to variety of audiences; strong executive Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Strong sense of ownership, well organized, and self-motivate
Strong forecasting and influencing skills
Retail preferably in Marketing, Merchandising, Finance and/or Agency experience
Benefits
Competitive pay
Generous employee discount
Physical and mental well-being support
Company
Best Buy
Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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