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Lead talent and partner contracting, manage legal and rights issues, oversee production agreements, and handle talent and budget management for multimedia projects. | Extensive experience in business affairs, contract management, talent negotiations, legal compliance, and production finance, with a strong understanding of union guidelines and global talent management. | About R/GA In our 40-year history, we’ve changed a lot—from a culture-defining film title studio (Superman, Alien, Ghostbusters); to an interactive advertising agency; to an award-winning product and marketing agency with design, technology, communications, ventures, and IP practices. We like change, and we like to navigate our clients through it too. Our approach to work is always human first. This unwavering focus helps us create meaningful and memorable experiences that live across digital platforms and often blur the line between the digital and real worlds. We believe disruptive thinking happens when you collide experts in design, technology, and culture. About the Role The R/GA Studio’s mission is to advance storytelling through the use of emerging technology. The Studio produces a wide range of video, motion, audio, 3D and computer-generated graphics, photography, and social and influencer-led content, all tailored to our clients’ business needs. The team is made up of editors, animators, motion-graphics specialists, creative technologists, strategists, and producers with experience spanning traditional agency broadcast work through production-company-style line production. Studio producers partner closely with Business Affairs to conceive, create, and deliver work that moves our clients’ businesses forward. The Senior Manager, Business Affairs supports projects across all of R/GA US and may occasionally support projects for our international offices as needed. Here’s what you should know if you want to be a Senior Business Affairs Manager at R/GA: On any given day you might Talent and Partner Contracting Lead and coordinate talent and partner contracting across all production areas (film, digital, audio, interactive), including negotiating SAG-AFTRA, non-union, celebrity, influencer, and global content creator agreements. Ensure compliance with all contract provisions and secure necessary rights, while maintaining strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, AFM contracts, and non-US talent negotiations. Provide a firm understanding of talent negotiations, contractual use cases, and best practices when using AI tools. Legal and Rights Management Draft and review Statements of Work (SOWs) covering deliverables, staffing plans, legal terms, production management, creative reviews, and payment structures. Assess creative materials for legal issues (copyright, trademark, IP, liability), conduct trademark searches, and clear/license third-party materials (e.g., music, images, software). Work closely with legal counsel to address production liabilities and create agency and client solutions. Production Oversight Review, draft, and negotiate partner and vendor agreements to ensure alignment with client SOWs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and industry standards. Collaborate with producers and creatives to address content production challenges and legal issues. Talent and Budget Management Prepare formal production estimates for client approval, including talent session fees, usage, residuals, and other related costs. Declare and manage insurance policies for productions. Work with network broadcast standards departments to secure spot clearance in the US and Canada. Reconcile budgets, track out-of-pocket expenses, and actualize jobs upon completion. Music and Licensing Negotiate and manage contracts for music vendors, ensuring compliance with union and non-union standards. Clear and license music, props, locations, and other assets featured in projects. Collaboration and Record-Keeping Collaborate with finance teams to expedite vendor payments, maintain accurate records of third-party material licenses and talent contracts, and oversee asset storage to ensure proper ownership and client access. Risk Assessment and Problem-Solving Assess legal, financial, and clearance risks during creative development to guide production strategies. Partner with finance, legal counsel, cross-functional teams, and external agencies to ensure smooth production operations. The ideal person Excels in verbal and written communication, conveying complex information clearly and effectively. Possesses excellent negotiation skills with the ability to lead discussions, resolve conflicts, and secure favorable terms for the organization. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities, mentoring and guiding team members on Business Affairs matters while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Is a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, capable of balancing priorities across various stakeholders and departments. Thrives under pressure, adapting seamlessly to fast-paced environments while meeting tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail. You bring 7+ years of business affairs management, production finance and/or production accounting experience, with at least 5+ years of related work experience in an agency business affairs environment. Contract and Talent Management expertise, skilled in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, including licensing, talent agreements (celebrity and influencer), and vendor purchase orders. Extensive knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, AFM, and other performance union guidelines, with the flexibility to manage non-union talent when required. Global talent experience, including handling global union and non-union talent-hiring processes. Experience managing multiple work streams under tight deadlines, and collaborating with Risk Management to assess and mitigate production and contract concerns. Tax and payroll knowledge, including a strong understanding of production/state tax incentives, AICP bidding formats, payroll processes, and union labor agreements. Experience in organizing, tracking, and reporting on diverse production details. Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 4–5 times per year, as needed We are open to candidates in NYC, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Portland, OR . The hiring range for this position is $130,000 to $155,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s applicable skills, pertinent experience, and qualifications. #LI-DNI

You will own lifecycle campaigns end-to-end, collaborating with various teams to drive business growth and user engagement. Responsibilities include executing multi-channel campaigns, analyzing performance, and staying ahead of marketing trends. | The ideal candidate should have deep CRM expertise and a degree in a related field, along with 3+ years of B2C marketing experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines are essential. | About R/GA In our 40-year history, we’ve changed a lot—from a culture-defining film title studio (Superman, Alien, Ghostbusters); to an interactive advertising agency; to an award-winning product and marketing agency with design, technology, communications, ventures and IP practices. We like change, and like to navigate our clients through it too. Our approach to work is always human first. This unwavering focus helps us create meaningful and memorable experiences that live across digital platforms and often blur the line between the digital and real worlds. We believe disruptive thinking happens when you collide experts in design, technology and culture. About the Role As a Freelance Lifecycle Marketing Specialist, you will own lifecycle campaigns end-to-end—from planning and testing to execution and measurement. You’ll collaborate with Creative, Data Science, Audience & Measurement, and Marketing partners across global teams, working to redefine how CRM and owned channel marketing drive both business growth and user engagement. Start: ASAP Duration: Through the end of March 2026 Here’s what you should know if you want to be a Freelance Lifecycle Marketing Specialist at R/GA: On any given day you might: Execute multi-channel CRM and lifecycle campaigns across email, mobile, and direct messaging. Plan campaigns using existing blueprints, while helping the team evolve and optimize them. Lead the use of automation, trigger-based messaging, and dynamic content to scale lifecycle programs. Drive 1:1 personalization at scale through CRM models, content, and user insights. Analyze campaign performance and share actionable insights to inform future iterations. Contribute to a test-and-learn strategy, embedding a continuous cycle of optimization. Stay ahead of CRM and lifecycle marketing trends, technologies, and innovations to bring new thinking into the organization. The ideal person: Is readily available to take on a new full-time freelance project. Is highly organized and able to balance multiple ambitious projects simultaneously. Has deep CRM expertise, including lifecycle strategy, automation, journey building, and segmentation. Is passionate about the customer and driven by both quantitative and qualitative insights. Communicates effectively across disciplines—from Creatives and Analysts to Engineers and Legal. Has strong influencing skills and can present complex insights with clarity. Is innovative, challenges the status quo, and constantly explores better ways of doing things. Brings cultural awareness and openness, fostering collaboration across global teams. You bring: A degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, or a related field. 3+ years of proven B2C marketing experience in CRM, customer lifecycle management, or engagement marketing. Expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Journey Builder, and Interactive Studio (or equivalent ESP). Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a track record of data-based decision making. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with global peers. The hiring range for this position is $2,500/week to $3,000/week. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s applicable skills, pertinent experience, and qualifications.