Business Affairs Manager

Agency:

Martin

Job Function:

Production

Job Subfunction:

Business Affairs

Job Description:

We are a creatively led agency that focuses on storytelling and craft in a multimedia universe. We are looking for a solution oriented business affairs manager who enjoys collaborating with creative teams and other like-minded creators. You will be the key connection point between production and account teams for all legal, talent, and licensing matters. A true creative advocate who sees possibilities over problems to help shape and enable the creation of break-through culturally relevant work.

Essential Functions:

Manages the following for select clients:

· Talent

· Estimate talent session and use fees, Union and Non-Union

· Negotiate, prepare, and process talent contracts; union and nonunion, from scale to celebrity

· Advises on all talent matters throughout project lifecycle

Legal

· Manage script legal review and share results with agency team

· Supervise the network clearance process

· Facilitate knock-out and preliminary trademark searches

· Negotiate licenses with third-party IP rights holders, including music

· Perform duties as assigned

Collaboration

· Works with creative, account, production and client teams

· Keeps supervisor updated on the status of work

· Exercises judgement and discretion and elevates matters as needed

· Works within the business affairs team to further develop departmental procedures

Innovation

· Keeps up on current trends inside and outside of the industry

· Strives to find better and smarter ways to do things

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient knowledge of the SAG-AFTRA and AFofM commercial codes

Growing expertise of music, celebrity and third-party licensing

Basic understanding of commercial production process and best practices

Precise attention to detail & organization

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to negotiate strategically

Ability to manage budgets & proficiency with spread sheets

Professional attitude and calming presence

Enjoys being a team-player

Education, Experience and Training:

2+ years business affairs experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Keynote and talent paymaster platforms.

Organization:

Reporting to Associate Director of Business Affairs

Special Conditions:

Travel may be required to shoots or conferences (infrequent)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000

Final compensation is based on level of experience and location.

$55,000 - 90,000

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