Bsuiness Affairs Clearance Manager, App Store - Korea

AppleSeoul, SeoulOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 5 days ago

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About this role

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.

The Marcom Business Affairs team is responsible for securing and managing rights across Apple’s global marketing campaigns. The App Store Clearance function partners with cross-functional creative, legal, and marketing teams to ensure third-party apps and games featured in marketing are fully cleared, legally compliant, and brand-appropriate.

We are looking for a Business Affairs Clearance Manager for App Store in Korea!

The App Store Clearance Manager role is responsible for securing the rights and clearances of third-party IP in connection with the marketing of Apps and other third party content, and maintaining and preserving industry relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

7-10 years relevant experience on a Business Affairs, or content licensing team at a creative agency or other content-focused industry, content production company, or App-focused brand
Ability to draw conclusions from working knowledge of issues and risks that impact the area of rights licensing, including copyright and trademark law, public domain, fair use, rights of publicity
Experience assessing risk and mitigation as it relates to partner IP and proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex contracts and licensing agreements
Understanding of legal aspects related to digital content, including copyright, trademark, and licensing issues
Business Level proficiency in both English and Korean
Familiarity with Korean culture and regulatory environment
Bachelor’s Degree required. JD or MBA desirable

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of App Store guidelines and policies and awareness of trends and developments in the app market, including new regulations, emerging technologies and changing user expectations
Understanding of varied Marketing channels and placements (digital marketing, earned and owned social, print, OOH, CTV, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple projects with varying ranges of complexity
Proven ability to exercise sound, strategic, and executable legal & business judgment
Demonstrated skill in concise and clear written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Calm approach, sound judgment, organized, excels at time management; proven ability to co-elevate and lead without authority
Excellent negotiation skills
Demonstrated deep curiosity and avid user of AI