Business Affairs Project Manager - (Hybrid - On-site)
Job Summary
Marcom is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group. We oversee all of Apple’s advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. Apple’s Business Affairs team curates and secures rights clearances in connection with the marketing of Apps, Music, TV, Movies, Podcasts, Safari content, and other third party content in all Apple marketing communications. The BA Project Manager works on the implementation of that third party content in those communications working cross functionally and liaising between different teams in the studio, the BA Asset Managers and BA teammates in Geos around the world.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years experience in rights related positions in the marketing, advertising and / or the entertainment industry.
- Working knowledge of licensing in the area of marketing, entertainment and / or or advertising industries.
- Good understanding of intellectual property rights (a law degree is helpful but not required).
- Independent, self-motivated, flexible and comfortable navigating rapid change with poise and decorum in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
- Used to working in a creatively driven organization.
- Resourceful, proactive contributor who can work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated skills in core areas: concise and clear written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, innovative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to handle challenging assignments requiring judgment and initiative.
- Expertise in building credibility, rapport and productive relationships across functions in a large organization.
Responsibilities:
- Works cross functionally on specific groups of deliverables across the studio and across Apple.
- Liaises with internal Marcom teams and with other teams in Apple to understand each project’s deliverables and the type of third party content to be featured in each deliverable.
- Attends kickoff meetings with creative and production teams.
- Communicates clearly with BA Asset Managers as to the needs for third party content, project details, creative direction and deadlines.
- Meets with design, creative, producers, screen and content production teams to understand each brief in order to hand off the correct third party content from the BA Asset Managers to the production teams.
- Briefs BA Asset Managers on third party content clearance when content is creatively locked.
- Manages the approval of each third party asset, both as a built screen and in situ.
- Briefs BA teammates in Geos on third party content needs so they can source appropriate, relevant and available content for their respective Geos.
- Uses Marcom Business Affairs digital tools to create matrices that detail each third party content use for every asset and its localization.
- Maintains regular communication with BA and production team leads to ensure proper information flow, clear action items, and timely issue resolution.
