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

TBWA\Media Arts Lab is the global network dedicated to Apple advertising.

The agency was founded on the core premise of “media ideas, artfully told” and was born out of a desire for a confidential, bespoke advertising network focused solely on creating iconic work for our only client.

Today, our relationship with Apple is approaching 40 years old and Media Arts Lab now has eight hub offices around the world managing advertising in 20+ markets.

職務領域

TBWA\Media Arts Lab, the global network dedicated to Apple advertising, is looking to connect with a Business Affairs Coordinator to join their Business Affairs team in Tokyo.

The Assistant Business Affairs Manager will play a key role in the management of advertising content from a legal, regulatory, rights & relationship management and risk management perspective. They will partner with a Business Affairs Manager or Senior Manager on larger projects, and have an opportunity to lead localization work. This role involves constant interaction with our Account Management, Creative and Production teams, as well as our Business Affairs counterparts in Los Angeles and the International BA Director in London.

This position would be extremely well suited to an individual with 2+ years’ experience or knowledge in the Business Affairs or Production functions.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has impeccable attention to detail, is highly collaborative and communicative, is deadline-orientated and has an ability to work across several projects simultaneously  – all within a fast-paced, creative environment.

具体的な業務内容

· Work with team members to review advertising content at all stages of creative development, applying a filter for Japan.

· Work with Hakuhodo counsel to establish risk assessments, outline solutions and escalate issues as necessary. Co-ordinate censorship submissions.

· Partner with team members in negotiating and contracting a wide range of deals including image, locations, photographer, app and illustrator agreements, as required.

· Assist with vetting talent, partners and influencers.

· Work with key stakeholders and Hakuhodo counsel on development and setting of legal lines. Manage legal line trackers.

· Build and maintain effective working relationships with Account, Planning, Creative, Production and Finance teams and the global Business Affairs network.

· Manage BA requirements on smaller campaigns, such as local amplifications and out-of-home work.

· Maintain usage logs, precedent folders, capture learnings and create training documents.

· Manage administrative tasks as required by local team lead and International Director, including creating bids, Purchase Orders, presentation materials and local market data.

· Monitor industry legal and regulatory updates in Japan and educate stakeholders.

· Work as part of team to ensure Client’s confidentiality and security directives are followed.

応募要件

· 2+ years proven experience of the Business Affairs/Production function (preferable but not necessary)

· Fluent English Skill in Speaking / Reading / Writing

· Japanese Skill in Native Level

· A basic understanding of IP law and rights management.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a meticulous attention to detail and precision in approach to work. 


· A good understanding and interest in the Japanese advertising industry and technology sector, including knowledge of advertising regulations.

· Team player, highly collaborative, with a calm, positive ‘can do’ attitude and with the ability to work well under pressure.

· An appreciation of working within a fast-paced creative agency / environment