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Meta

Business Affairs Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$122K/yr

Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters * Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various ...

Omnicom

Group Business Affairs Lead

New York, NY · Hybrid

$150K - $170K/yr

... party rights clearance and assessments Partner with agency legal on contract challenges, release standardization and updates, templates, and risk assessments Negotiate partnership agreements ...

Omnicom

Group Business Affairs Lead

New York, NY · Hybrid

$170K - $190K/yr

Advise on third-party rights clearance and assessments * Partner with agency legal on contract challenges, release standardization and updates, templates, and risk assessments * Negotiate partnership ...

Meta

Business Affairs Manager

New York, NY

$122K/yr

Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters * Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various ...

Meta

Business Affairs Manager

San Francisco, CA

$122K/yr

Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters * Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various ...

Omnicom

Group Business Affairs Lead

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$170K - $190K/yr

Advise on third-party rights clearance and assessments * Partner with agency legal on contract challenges, release standardization and updates, templates, and risk assessments * Negotiate partnership ...

Meta

Business Affairs Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$122K/yr

Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters * Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various ...

The J. Paul Getty Trust

Editor Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Job Summary Under moderate supervision, performs all editorial functions-which may include copyediting, proofreading, image acquisition, and rights clearance-for scholarly publications on a variety ...

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How much do rights clearance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for rights clearance in the United States is $90,579.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rights clearance?

A Rights Clearance job involves securing legal permission to use copyrighted or trademarked material in media projects, such as films, TV shows, advertisements, or publications. Professionals in this role research copyright ownership, negotiate licensing agreements, and ensure compliance with intellectual property laws to avoid legal disputes. They work closely with producers, legal teams, and content creators to obtain necessary rights for music, images, footage, or other creative works.

What does a rights clearance do?

Professionals in Rights Clearance commonly review scripts, footage, or media assets to identify all third-party elements that require permission, such as music, artwork, or trademarks. They research ownership rights, negotiate and secure licenses, and meticulously document all agreements to ensure proper clearance. Challenges often include strict deadlines, tracking complex rights chains, and navigating negotiations with multiple stakeholders. The role often requires close collaboration with legal teams, producers, and content creators to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule. Attention to detail and proactive communication are essential to prevent potential legal disputes and delays.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the rights clearance position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Rights Clearance, you need a solid understanding of intellectual property law, copyright licensing, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in law, media, or a related field. Familiarity with rights management databases, digital asset management systems, and legal research tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with legal teams, creators, and clients set top performers apart. These competencies are vital to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and secure timely clearances for content use in media and entertainment projects.

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Business Affairs Manager

Meta

Burlingame, CA • On-site

$122K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage all Creative X work and external agency involvement across one of the company's pillars (Meta, Facebook app, Instagram, or Messenger/WhatsApp).

  • Advise on business affairs matters related to development, production, post-production, sales, distribution, and service of entertainment and business projects from legal, financial, entertainment, and strategic perspectives.

  • Project manage complex work streams and collaborate with cross-functional partners including Legal, Finance, Sourcing, Partnerships, Music, and Privacy.

Meta rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

139th of 247 rated software companies

Job description

Creative X is a global, integrated creative 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 industry-leading talent with a focus on 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 effective 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 operations of the cross-functional Business Affairs Team and involved in the process of making content from concept through delivery. You'll combine your production and advertising knowledge, experience applying business and financial judgment to production and content deals, creativity and understanding of Meta's platforms and products to contribute to an efficient and innovative Business Affairs Team that operates effectively.
Business Affairs Manager Responsibilities:
  • Work across one of our pillars of business (Meta, Facebook app, Instagram or Messenger/WhatsApp) managing all Creative X work and involvement with external agency work
  • Advise on all Business Affairs matters for development, production, post production, sales, distribution, and service of all entertainment and business endeavors for Creative X from a legal, financial, entertainment and strategic perspective
  • Work with all cross-functional partners that make up the Business Affairs team: Legal, Finance, Sourcing, Partnerships, Music and Privacy
  • Project manage complex work streams
  • Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters
  • Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various development and production matters
  • Maintain relationships with key agencies, managers and attorneys in the entertainment community
  • Oversee corporate compliance with contractual and legal obligations in regards to Media and Production

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in business affairs, entertainment law, or rights and clearances within an advertising agency, production company, brand, or entertainment organization
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supporting marketing campaigns that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including the ability to evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-driven solutions to achieve campaign objectives
  • Working knowledge of AI-related legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations, including conducting general AI reviews, applying legal guardrails, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Privacy, Policy) to ensure compliance and responsible AI use
  • Experience with social networking, platform integrations, publishing platforms, broadcast and new media
  • Experience with union requirements, agreements, and negotiations
  • Experience forming relationships with digital creators, publishers, creative agencies, and studio in negotiating strategic transactions
  • Experience in managing complex work streams and working with multiple cross-functional partners
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in business affairs, entertainment law, or rights and clearances within an advertising agency, production company, brand, or entertainment organization
  • Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA, AFM, and other relevant guild or union agreements as they apply to advertising and branded content production
  • Experience building or improving rights management systems, contract tracking tools, or clearance workflows at scale
  • Experience supporting business affairs for large-scale global marketing campaigns across digital, social, and broadcast platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Background working within a technology company or platform environment on brand or performance marketing creative productions
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

About 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$122,000/year to $180,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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