Consultant, Business Affairs

Whalar is a leading independent Creator and Social agency, transforming brands into cultural drivers by leveraging the creative power of Creators. We use technology and methodology to connect brands with communities and culture. We are seeking a Business Affairs Consultant to support our US-based Whalar Agency team. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing creator/talent agreements for brand clients, as well as reviewing content for intellectual property risks and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Sr. Director, Business Affairs and a Contract Specialist.

Must Have

• Review, redline, and negotiate creator agreements.
• Advise, plan, and coordinate all aspects of creator agreement review and approval with internal stakeholders.
• Communicate and negotiate with creators, agents, managers, and legal counsel on all aspects of agreements.
• Manage assigned tasks, adhering to contract workflow touchpoints – Asana, trackers, email inbox, and other processes, as required.
• Work flexible hours to support our Global BA team, when needed.
• Supporting our Sr. Director, Business Affairs, with contract execution and ad-hoc requests.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in social media marketing, marketing, entertainment, or the creator scene.
• Working knowledge and passion for social media, the creator economy, and a fondness for detail, processes, and contract management.
• Experience with talent/creator contract drafting and strong negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of basic Intellectual Property principles, content rights & clearance, and risk assessment.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to adjust hours beyond the standard schedule to ensure contracts are completed, and projects run smoothly and timely.
• Manage multiple requests simultaneously, from different teams, to keep projects on track in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail while providing clear/concise direction to internal and external stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of basic social media marketing rules and regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines), strongly preferred.

Whalar is the leading, most awarded, independent Creator and Social agency. We transform brands into cultural drivers by unlocking the full creative power of Creators. We go beyond the conventional social and influencer strategy. We have the technology and methodology to tap into the beating pulse of communities, listen to nuances that move culture, and connect brands in ways that make them unforgettable. With hubs in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles, our reach is global. Learn more: https://www.whalar.com/

About the role:

We are seeking a Business Affairs Consultant to support our US-based Whalar Agency team. You will draft, negotiate, and execute creator/talent agreements (for the benefit of brand clients), as well as review content provided by creators for intellectual property risks and other applicable regulations. You’re not in it alone; you will be working closely with the Sr. Director, Business Affairs and a Contract Specialist.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Review, redline, and negotiate creator agreements.
• Advise, plan, and coordinate all aspects of creator agreement review and approval with internal stakeholders.
• Communicate and negotiate with creators, agents, managers, and legal counsel on all aspects of agreements.
• Manage assigned tasks, adhering to contract workflow touchpoints – Asana, trackers, email inbox, and other processes, as required.
• Work flexible hours to support our Global BA team, when needed.
• Supporting our Sr. Director, Business Affairs, with contract execution and ad-hoc requests.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in social media marketing, marketing, entertainment, or the creator scene.
• Working knowledge and passion for social media, the creator economy, and a fondness for detail, processes, and contract management.
• Experience with talent/creator contract drafting and strong negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of basic Intellectual Property principles, content rights & clearance, and risk assessment.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to adjust hours beyond the standard schedule to ensure contracts are completed, and projects run smoothly and timely.
• Manage multiple requests simultaneously, from different teams, to keep projects on track in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail while providing clear/concise direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic social media marketing rules and regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines), strongly preferred.
• Willingness to jump in and answer questions, or find answers to questions, in a timely manner.
• Always maintain a can-do mindset and a positive attitude that fosters our creative and collaborative environment.