About this role
Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring. Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Senior Business Affairs Manager to support our integrated teams and client work. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart and are curious about what is next in the industry. Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party. Ready to join a team that's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles. Review, negotiate, and manage contracts across talent (including celebrity and influencer), production, music, and vendor agreements for domestic and global campaigns Review and edit client Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure accuracy across deliverables, staffing plans, production management, creative scope, and legal considerations Ensure all vendor and production agreements align with client SOWs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and agency standards Provide accurate estimates for talent and music fees, including session fees, usage, residuals, licensing, and related production costs Negotiate terms and conditions with production and music vendors (union and non-union), ensuring favorable and compliant agreements Vet creative concepts for trademark, copyright, and intellectual property conflicts and clearances Review creative materials and advise internal teams on talent rights, copyright, and IP risk considerations Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards across advertising, production, and digital marketing Stay current on legal developments, including technology and IP trends impacting advertising and content production Serve as a key liaison between clients, internal teams, vendors, and talent to ensure clarity, alignment, and risk mitigation Collaborate with producers and creatives to proactively solve contractual and production-related challenges Vet and onboard new vendors, evaluating potential partnerships from both business and legal perspectives Lead and manage projects independently from contract development through execution and final delivery Mentor and guide team members on Business Affairs processes, standards, and best practices Collaborate with finance to facilitate capturing COIs for all external freelancers.