Klick
life sciences
Director,BusinessAffairs
“Director, Business Affairs at Klick. Skills: talent negotiations, contracts, rights management, licensing. Lead talent negotiations and contract execution for SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA, and non-union talent across broadcast and integrated production projects.. Oversee rights and licensing for content, including music, video, and image assets, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.”
Industry & Context.
problem solver; solutions-oriented mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years managing talent, contracts, and licensing within an agency or broadcast production environment, including global vendor agreements and compliance., 6+ years in 360 production with hands-on experience in broadcast workflows, union (SAG-AFTRA/ACTRA) requirements, and talent negotiations., 4–6 years leading teams or functions, including training, performance management, and overseeing contract processes or business affairs operations., Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contracts, releases, and licensing agreements with measurable scope (e. g. , multi-market or high-value productions)., Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, and Google Suite, with evidence of building templates, trackers, or scalable processes.
Nice to Have
Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done., Experience working with life sciences or pharmaceutical clients within regulated environments and compliance frameworks., Experience working internationally or managing cross-border productions, including global talent and vendor coordination., Background working with casting agencies, talent unions, or talent representation firms with demonstrated negotiation outcomes., Experience developing or teaching business affairs, production, or contract best practices within an agency setting., Comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments where processes may be fluid and require sound judgment over strict adherence, Ability to navigate complex personalities and build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders, Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional approaches
What You'll Do.
Lead talent negotiations and contract execution for SAG-AFTRA
and non-union talent across broadcast and integrated production projects.
Oversee rights and licensing for content
ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Producers of varying levels
and Finance to structure vendor agreements
and payment processes.
Develop and manage contract templates
business affairs processes
and documentation using tools like Excel
and agency relationships while supporting casting
broadcast trafficking
and network clearance activities.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with Producers, Creative, Legal, and Finance; Partner with Producers of varying levels, Legal, and Finance; build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders
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