Business Affairs Manager

Creative X is a global agency that drives the creative vision for our brands and how they are perceived in the world. We develop the vision for next-generation creative advertising, consumer brand content and experiences for Meta, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and our hardware products.

Our vision is fearless creativity that shapes the future of connection. With some of the industry’s best talent on our team, we create beautiful work that has a purpose. And with an audience of almost five billion across some of the world’s biggest brands, we create brave ideas that demonstrate the full creative potential of our platforms, including industry leading, envy-inducing creative experiences that push the boundaries of traditional advertising.

We believe in attracting and nurturing world class talent with a focus on diversity, community and career development. We have developed best-in-class collaboration models with agencies and our cross-company creative network to ensure a consistent and strong creative narrative for work that reaches an audience across the globe due to the scale of our products.

You will be hands-on in the vendor management operations of the cross-functional Business Affairs team. You'll combine your production contract acumen in the creative field and understanding of Meta's platform and products to contribute to an efficient marketing team that sets the bar for the entire industry.Business Affairs Manager Responsibilities

• All matters for vendor management and finance needs for CX.
• Working with Sourcing and Commercial Legal to execute commercial contracts (PSA, SOW, DPA, NDA etc) needed for CX.
• Create a safe regulatory environment by ensuring our contracts and vendors we work with are in compliance with Meta’s data and privacy policies.
• Work with Procurement and Finance to ensure purchase requests and orders are opened in timely manner.
• Partner closely with teams to ensure all commercial contract needs and expectations are met.
• Learn and navigate internal tools, systems and trackers
• Evaluate processes and workflows to optimize collaboration and efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contract negotiations (including but not limited to PSA/MSA/SOW), data protection agreements along with an understanding of data and privacy regulation and compliance matters.
• Fluency working with advertising agencies, media companies, publishers and production companies with a solid understanding of a range of content execution strategies.
• Operationally minded and ready to roll up your sleeves and dig into the complexities of any business and strategy challenge.
• 4+ years of operations, legal, procurement and/or sourcing experience.
• Understanding of legal concepts as related to contract negotiations for marketing and events.
• Understanding and experience with Data and Privacy regulations and compliance management (CCPA, EMEA/GDPR, etc.).
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, or finance.
• Relationship management skills to work collaboratively with suppliers, and internal business teams.
• Understanding of accounting/finance practices.
• Eligible to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the advertising, marketing, event, or production teams partnering to ensure regulation and process requirements are implemented.
• Experience driving change and building stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with social networking, platform integrations, publishing platforms, broadcast & new media.
• Understanding of Union requirements, agreements and negotiations.
• 6+ years of operations, legal, procurement and/or sourcing experience.
• Future-first mindset, and experience creating in new platforms. This may include, but is not limited to: augmented, virtual or mixed reality, gaming, Web3, AI, NFTs, avatars, etc.
• Experience pursuing emerging technologies.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. LocationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.