Business Affairs Manager【外資系大手テックカンパニー担当】

Location: Tokyo
Type of contract: Full time
Flexible working: In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday // Work-from-home Monday, Friday

Who We Are

TBWA\Media Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand. 

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles with 7 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe.

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Without inclusion, we won’t be diverse. Diversity brings a richness which we believe enables innovation & creativity. As such, MAL is committed to maintaining an open, welcoming and inclusive culture which allows everybody to bring their whole selves to the workplace and simply be who they are at all times.

Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.  In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.). 

Summary

The Business Affairs Manager will play a key role in deliverables for Apple by managing the rights for communication material for our broadcast, print and online advertising. Business Manager will have managerial responsibilities to oversee job flow and efficiency.

Summarized responsibilities

• Function as liaison between Apple, iTunes, Media Arts Lab and legal teams with respect to communications materials created for Apple.
• Collaborate with agency producers on production jobs with estimates, purchase orders, insurance, talent payments, etc.
• Work with third party entities to secure consent and clear rights when referencing their assets (names, images, props, contents, etc.) based on contractual agreements
• Draft and negotiate contracts, including license agreements.
• Facilitate payment of appropriate talent and music sessions and residuals.
• Manage and train Associate Business Managers on production, talent and licensing processes.
• Work with Apple and iTunes to license music rights from record labels and publishers for use in Apple’s communications.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Apple & Media Arts Lab procedures and policies with vendors, talent, licensing and publishing.
• Collaborate with agency teams on all marcom legal related matters including ad review.
• Facilitate and manage internal communication between the teams (LA Business Affairs Managers, APAC ISEA Business Affairs Managers, account teams, etc.).

Requirements for this position

• College degree required, Business/Marketing concentration preferred.
• 5-6+ years work experience required ideally with experience in business affairs, advertising, marketing, production, licensing or legal.
• Must be able to work on several projects at the same time.
• Occasionally willing to work non-traditional hours if needed.
• Interested in a face paced work environment.
• Must be very organized and detailed oriented.
• Proficient on Numbers & Keynote or Microsoft equivalents.
• Knowledge and understanding of the brand.
• Passionate about Apple, Advertising, and Media and entertainment industry.
• Possible domestic, US and International travel.

What’s in it for you?

Given we push to create smart, simple, iconic, globally impactful work that makes culture; we understand this requires the hard work and dedication of an extremely talented and innovative collection of people. 

Therefore, we have designed our benefits package to first and foremost take care of our teams, to say, “thank you”, but beyond that, it is there to ensure that you are rewarded for the incredible work you deliver and receive the recognition that goes along with that.  

From continued learning & development, life insurance for protection and peace of mind, family care leave (for those important times), well-being and mental health support – to a great work environment with an international and talented team – basically, we’ve got you covered!