Full-Time
Business Affairs Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Barkley
501-1,000 employees
Full-service marketing and advertising agency
Mid, Senior
Kansas City, MO, USA
- A minimum of 3 years of experience specific to the advertising industry in a Business Affairs Role.
- Must have proficient and current knowledge of SAG-AFTRA commercial contracts.
- Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Well versed in the 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, union waivers to reduce client costs, i.e., Low Budget Waivers, Man on Street waiver, Influencer Waiver, etc.
- Prepare performer contracts/releases Review all executed contracts & licenses.
- Work collaboratively as a partner to Producers and Brand teams to review creative work for 3rd party clearances and/or legal implications; intellectual property, licensing, likeness release, use of logos/artwork, trademarks, etc.
- Works with producers to draft production contracts, casting specs, releases, affidavits, music rights agreements in concert with agency legal counsel.
- Be an integral part of the Integrated Production Team, available to Producers.
- Generates talent estimates (sessions and usage) and provides guidance on most cost-effective ways of managing talent residual budgets. Experience with Extreme Reach/Ad Bridge is imperative.
- Oversees all talent billing & production advances with support from Business Affairs manager.
- Prepare and submit spot completion reports, informs final cast advises on holding fee notifications and reports talent usage via the ER platform.
- Manage all renegotiations of talent, music, photography.
- Partner with producers to secure stock footage and image rights.
- Handles celebrity and popular music license negotiations with support as needed.
- Film Tax Credit knowledge and filing experience a plus.
Barkley is a marketing and advertising agency focused on creating modern brands for today's consumers. The agency works across various sectors, including consumer goods, finance, healthcare, non-profit, restaurant, retail, and travel, serving clients from large corporations to retail giants. Barkley offers a wide range of marketing solutions, including advertising, communication, product innovation, media strategy, and talent management. By utilizing deep consumer insights, they develop campaigns that resonate with audiences, helping brands stay relevant. Their services include experience design, digital platform optimization, influencer activations, and creative campaign development, allowing them to support clients in launching new products, rebranding, or enhancing consumer engagement. Barkley's goal is to combine creativity with data-driven insights to connect brands with modern consumers effectively.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$5.1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Founded
1964
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquisition of Adlucent enhances Barkley's performance marketing capabilities.
- Barkley's focus on sustainability aligns with consumer preferences for responsible brands.
- The merger with OKRP creates one of the largest independent marketing firms in the U.S.
What critics are saying
- Integration challenges from Adlucent acquisition may disrupt operations and client services.
- Cultural clashes from the OKRP merger could affect agency performance.
- Rapid expansion through acquisitions may strain resources and dilute brand identity.
What makes Barkley unique
- Barkley is 100% employee-owned, offering personalized attention uncommon in large agencies.
- They integrate creativity with data-driven insights for modern consumer engagement.
- Barkley specializes in diverse sectors, from finance to hospitality, ensuring broad expertise.
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