Associate Business Affairs Manager

PUBLICIS GROUPE•New York, NY

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are PXP-the future of creative production. We're the click-drivers and the antidote to "the skip", building stronger connections between brands and people. We are smart creatives, fearless explorers and solution finders. Our ambition drives us to influence the world by helping brands become cultural icons. Overview An Associate Business Affairs Manager collaborate across cross-functional teams, including production, creative, strategy, legal, and finance, to ensure a seamless production process and final delivery of assets. This person has an amazing attention to detail, is ready to learn and be challenged, and can think proactively and outside of the box.

Requirements

Experience (including internships) in an advertising agency or production company preferred
General understanding of production processes
Excellent people skills, strong verbal and written skills are critical
Ability to multi-task and prioritize to keep projects on time and on budget, works well under pressure
Possesses characteristics of curiosity, resourcefulness, passion, initiative, creativity
Team-player attributes such as competency, accountability, and collaboration

Responsibilities

Create production estimates and purchase orders, process invoices, monitor budgets, and track vendor payments throughout the production process
Process talent payments and generate talent advices
Support team in finalizing bid specs, vendor agreements, and production releases
Declare production, post-production, and special insurance coverage
Partner with production team to finalize and send casting specs, book talent (as needed), and prepare talent agreements
Prepare final cast lists and completion reports
Assist in stock licensing requests
Track usage rights, including talent, music, and other third-party agreements
Set up new vendors, and help track and actualize production budgets
Assist with filing Film Tax Incentives
Explore and apply AI tools to enhance creative workflows, from generating fresh content ideas to streamlining production tasks, while staying curious about emerging technologies that shape the future of storytelling