Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a Business Affairs Manager to join its Adveritsing Solutions and Marketing team. This team supports the team that creates custom advertising campaigns on behalf of our brand partners. As Business Affairs Manager, you will support the larger Client Solutions organization with all aspects of structuring, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of business matters, including legal agreements relating to the development, production, and acquisition of original branded content. The role will have a wide range of responsibilities including business term development, negotiation support as well as independent negotiation of vendor and production service agreements, risk management, dispute resolution, and supporting and advising internal stakeholders on the contents and parameters of our deals.  

Rationale:  

 
The Business Affairs Manager plays a pivotal role in the Client Solutions organization, acting as the linchpin between legal intricacies and strategic business outcomes. Their expertise in contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration ensures the seamless execution of initiatives, safeguarding compliance while influencing key decisions. As a key architect of risk mitigation strategies and a liaison with senior leadership, their contributions are integral to maintaining operational efficiency and fostering sustained success within the dynamic landscape of advertising and media. 

Motivation: 
 

You are fluent in legal terminology and adept at communicating complexities with parties both internally and externally. You proactively organize and create processes to drive impactful business outcomes. You possess an aptitude for simplifying intricate ideas, ensuring clarity in communication for effective decision-making. You excel in collaborating with cross-functional partners at all levels, from individual contributors to senior executives, bringing innovative solutions to the forefront. You showcase a familiarity with and passion for digital content. 

Responsibilities:

Contract drafting, negotiating and advisory responsibilities for WP Client Services teamDraft, revise, review, and negotiate media vendor agreements, technology vendor agreements, talent agreements, license agreements, statements of work, LOAs, and other legal documentsAdvise on all Business Affairs matters for development, production, post production, sales, distribution, and service of all business endeavors from a legal, financial, production and strategic perspectiveReview provided advertiser content for potential legal issuesWork with cross-functional partners including Legal, Finance, Client Partnerships, Product Marketing, Operations and WP Creative Group.Liase with insurance, risk and compliance teams where needed.Participate in project scoping discussionsHelp identify media program deal pointsServe as key liaison between media partner and client’s legal teamsWork with internal counsel handling production, legal and rights and clearance mattersAnalyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various development and production mattersReview creative materials with Agency teams to ensure compliance with Client standards and legal requirementsOversee corporate compliance with contractual and legal obligations in regards to Media and ProductionWorking with Producers to review and manage third party contracts/SOWs to ensure complianceMaintaining department business affairs files (signed agreements, e-mails, etc.) from all projectsAssist with handling of rights clearance issuesIdentify and resolve legal process issuesWork with Agency teams to evaluate and solve production and contract concernsAdvise Agency teams and Client on key legal /business issues, rules, regulations, and best practices

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Business AffairsBusiness Affairs experience with media properties and creative agenciesProven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreementsExperience with social networking, platform integrations, publishing platforms, print & digital mediaExperience negotiating strategic transactionsMust be eligible to work in the US

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.