Director, Business Affairs

  • Full-time

Company Description

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT SPARK FOUNDRY

Let’s be honest – in this industry, sometimes we complicate things that should be simple. Here is the bottom line:  we want YOU to join us if you are truly passionate about guiding marketers on how to best connect their brands with people. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

At Spark Foundry, we have a unique approach and provide the support to help you do this. In fact, our approach is built on creating the space for ideas that lead to smart work, and Spark Foundry is built to celebrate and develop YOUR ideas.

 

Job Description

The Director of Business Affairs is part of a large team assessing and managing risk associated with content programs secured through media buys. The position is based in Chicago and will be specifically supporting Spark Foundry. The Director will report to the VP/Director of Business Affairs who is based in New York.


The successful candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating content deals and will be familiar with the digital media landscape. The candidate will have an understanding of legal issues relating to content creation. In addition, the candidate must be able to work effectively in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders including senior management, operations, legal counsel plus investment and content teams.

 

Responsibilities:
• The primary function of the Director is to provide proactive support to investment and content teams, by assisting teams in understanding and complying with agreement terms.
• The position requires an individual who is comfortable working both independently and within group dynamics, can implement process, procedures and policies while monitoring content programs.


The following are specific responsibilities:


• Manage and mitigate the risks in associated with content programs in digital, experiential, print, radio and TV buys. In particular, identify and flag risks relating to intellectual property, the regulatory environment, SAG concerns etc. Recommend and assist in implementing agency policy and process regarding risk management to teams and senior management.
• Vet vendors for compliance with contracting guidelines. Manage content review process throughout campaign development (treatments, scripts, rough cuts, final cuts). Re-evaluate contracting guidelines to address rapidly-changing executions.
• Manage a heavy volume of correspondence and contracts. Draft, negotiate and administer complex agreements.  A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regard- to all matters and documents.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and client teams.
• Supervision of the Business Affairs team based in Chicago.
• Partner with internal recruiters to identify candidates to continue to grow the Business Affairs team based in Chicago.
• Create and implement training materials.
• Lead weekly status meetings with investment and content teams to review all legal matters for content programs.
• The Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing Manager(s) and Associate Director(s) on the Business Affairs team based in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g. BA, MBA, MA, MS) and director level experience.
• Understanding of industry issues specifically relating to digital media buys.
• Strong drafting skills and an understanding of legal terms and negotiating strategy.
• Ability to effectively articulate complex issues in writing and verbally.
• Contract management experience.
• Familiarity with FTC disclosures for native advertising.
• Proven managerial success within a Business Affairs department.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a cooperative member of a team as well as interact with senior level executives and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

WHO WE ARE

Throughout our rich history, we’ve taken pride in our ongoing legacy of and commitment to constant evolution. It’s in our DNA to evolve.

By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands – the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.

Energy and innovation fuels our startup spirit, while the unrivaled marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities we have at our disposal as a full-service Publicis Media agency deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.

We hope you’ll take a few moments to learn more about us, and to begin thinking about how we might put “the power of plus” to work for you (http://www.sparkfoundryww.com/).

Spark Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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