Head of Business Affairs

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A high-growth media, entertainment, and consumer brand is seeking a strategic Head of Business Affairs to build and lead its Business Affairs function. This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organization at a pivotal stage of growth, partnering directly with senior leadership to negotiate high-profile talent, content, licensing, and commercial agreements.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys building processes while serving as a trusted business partner across multiple teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead all Business Affairs strategy and negotiations across talent, content, production, marketing, partnerships, licensing, and commercial initiatives.
• Structure and negotiate influencer, celebrity, creator, production company, agency, and brand partnership agreements.
• Partner closely with Legal, Marketing, Production, Finance, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure business objectives are achieved while mitigating risk.
• Develop scalable business affairs processes, templates, and best practices as the company continues to grow.
• Manage outside counsel and serve as the primary business lead on contract negotiations.
• Advise executives on deal structure, intellectual property, rights management, and commercial strategy.
• Support new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging revenue streams.
• Balance speed, creativity, and business judgment while protecting the company's interests.

We're Looking For

• 8+ years of Business Affairs experience within media, entertainment, advertising, consumer brands, digital content, sports, or creator/influencer industries.
• Degree in Legal Studies
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements with talent, agencies, production companies, and brand partners.
• Experience working alongside in-house legal teams and outside counsel.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, licensing, content production, advertising, and marketing agreements.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the confidence to represent executive leadership in high-value discussions.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Highly collaborative with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to execute.

Preferred Background

Experience from organizations such as:

• Entertainment Studios
• Digital Media Companies
• Streaming Platforms
• Creator Economy Businesses
• Advertising Agencies
• Consumer Brands with significant celebrity or influencer partnerships
• Sports & Entertainment Organizations
• Production Companies

Why This Opportunity?

• Report directly to executive leadership.
• Shape and build the Business Affairs function.
• Work on nationally recognized talent, creator, and brand partnerships.
• Join an organization experiencing significant growth with substantial runway.
• High visibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to influence company strategy.

JOB ID: 178487

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Francesca Brajuha

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