Associate Talent Manager

WPP Production•New York, NY

9d•$35,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be responsible for providing talent business affairs support and service. The ATM will provide support to their team regarding collective bargaining agreements, contract negotiations, budget, strategy, claims, audits etc. Reports into Group Talent Manager.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working with commercial agreements and contract negotiation
2+ years prior experience working with advertising agencies
Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be extremely detail orientated, strong ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, problem solving skills and follow through capabilities
Experience with computers and navigating various programs simultaneously
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
Negotiating skills
Team player with a CAN-DO attitude
General knowledge of SAG-AFTRA and AFM Commercial Contracts
General knowledge of talent payment process

Responsibilities

Work with talent agents, representatives and business affairs departments
Initiate session and talent re-use estimates
Ability to work closely with Account Management and Producers
Work closely with talent payroll company to ensure performers are paid correctly
Act as liaison to payroll vendors
Assist in SAG-AFTRA, Plans and Client audits pertaining to talent
Assist in re-negotiations of all talent and deal memos
Assist in SAG-AFTRA and nonunion contracts
Assist in talent, celebrity and music rights negotiations
Assist in licensing and clearance needs
Assist in resolution of payment issues and claims as they arise
Assist in Final Cast Lists
Responsible for talent payments
Work with Finance regarding talent invoices/issues
Perform other talent business affairs duties as assigned by management