Job Information
The Walt Disney Company Sr Mgr-Business Affairs in Celebration, Florida
The Senior Manager, Business Affairs will be an integral team member of the Disney Experiences Business Affairs organization, representing the Yellow Shoes business unit. This Senior Manager, Business Affairs is an agency leader overseeing a team of Business Affairs experts who specialize in SAG-AFTRA and non-union production contracts, vendor and talent estimates, talent residual agreements, music licensing, contracts, rights and trademark clearances for proposed branding, taglines, signage and design. The Senior Manager, Business Affairs works in partnership with TWDC legal counsel across Disney Parks, Disney Signature Experiences, and Disney Consumer Products.
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Business Affairs is regarded as THE expert for Business Affairs/Legal/Franchise/Contracting solutions by others within the agency and across the broader Marketing & Sales organization. The Senior Manager will apply in-depth understanding of how Business Affairs/Legal/Franchise/Contracting specialty integrates with Yellow Shoes and Legal systems and processes. They will solve unique and complex problems that have broad impact on the business. The Senior Manager possesses conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions when reviewing creative/content materials and advise on talent, copyright and intellectual property issues, assess scripts, social/digital content, rough-cuts, and final creative for risk of clearance concerns (in tandem with TWDC legal counsel). The role will lead other Business Affairs cast members within Yellow Shoes and partner closely with The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), members of Disney Experience’s creative, marketing, production, legal, finance, PR and franchise management groups.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leadership
Brand Stewardship
Social/Digital Platform Expertise
Contract Negotiation
Rights and Clearance
Talent Agreements and Contracting Expert
Conflict Resolution
Music Licensing
Global Oversight
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of marketing, advertising, business affairs or legal affairs experience
An advocate for the Business Affairs team who will train, guide and mentor other members of the team
Drives a consistent way of working across teams, lines of business, and partners
An expert in a variety of communication media including video, digital, email, social, display and the production process supporting each…particularly digital/social media both domestic and international
High ability to influence others internally/externally including senior leaders
Proven track record of communicating complex ideas, anticipating potential objections and persuading others, often with senior levels, to adopt a different viewpoint
Accomplish tasks with accuracy against multiple, high-priority projects and ensure deadlines are met
Maintain high level of respect from others within the agency (including leadership), TWDC legal counsel and across the broader TWDC organization
An advocate for project management applications (e.g. Workfront, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications
International experience
Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA Talent Residual parameters
Knowledge of music rights/usage
Required Education
- 4-year Bachelor's degree
Preferred Education
Paralegal Certificate
Legal/Law (JD) Degree
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA, is $118,900.00-$159,500.00 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation and the level and position offered.
Job ID: 10103484
Location: Celebration,Florida
Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.