Droga5 Senior Business Affairs Manager

Accenture • New York, NY

1d • $87,400 - $266,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Business Affairs Manager is responsible for all business affairs responsibilities of film, radio, print and interactive productions for assigned clients. The Senior Business Affairs Manager works in lockstep with the Producer to handle productions from creative concepting through final client billing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience in an agency or related business affairs/legal department
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills (verbal, written and listening) and ability to interact with all departments within the agency
• Ability to create efficiencies and process
• Strong ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and to mentor/instruct junior members of the team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and/or experience
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of SAG Commercials Contract as well as other performance unions
• Advanced knowledge of talent engagement both in the US and abroad
• Willingness to learn new skills, systems and information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while managing urgent deadlines
• Legal experience or degree ideal

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production team during the bidding process to ensure the job is bid in accordance with client’s, cost-consultant’s and agency’s financial policies and procedures
• Review creative decks and scripts for potential legal issues, including clearance and licensing of third-party content, talent, music, etc.
• Review production company bids and prepare formal production estimates for client approval
• Prepare vendor production agreements; negotiate revisions and liaise with Legal as necessary
• Consult with Producers and Account Management on talent usage, generate casting specs and draft talent agreements
• Coordinate with Project Management/Account Management and Producer to define the production scope
• Track production costs and take action as needed on overages; work closely with the Producer in navigating the production budget
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches
• Review and approve vendor invoices and facilitate payments
• Issue music rights agreements
• License stock footage and images
• Assist producers in closing jobs for final billing
• Track and maintain meticulous records for all productions

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• a 401(k) plan
• bonus opportunities
• paid holidays
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree