Talent Business Affairs Manager

ABOUT The TEAM Companies

The TEAM Companies (TTC) are a leading payroll, business affairs & technology provider to the advertising & entertainment industries. We offer union & non-union payroll for actors, musicians, singers, crew, editors, visual effects artists and other craftspeople working on commercials, video games, online content, concert tours and in the music recording industry. TTC also provides technology products including a best in class online timecard and employee on-boarding system designed for the content production community. This is a great opportunity to join an industry segment leader & contribute directly to its impact in the advertising & entertainment communities it serves.

Job Summary

TTC’s Business Affairs division is a fast-paced environment that provides Union and non-union Talent Business Affairs support as well as Production Business Management, Traffic and Network Clearance services to advertising agencies, media agencies, in-house agencies and production departments, PR firms, production companies and other creative partners to corporate advertisers The TEAM Companies’ BA division also is the liaison between TTC’s signatory companies and clients requiring signatory support. This position requires experience in broadcast business affairs and talent payments, a solid understanding of the SAG-AFTRA Commercial, Co-Ed and New Media agreements and familiar with labor laws that impact the advertising industry. Proficiency in Excel, excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clients and personalities of all types is a must.

Talent Management Responsibilities:

Manage clients’ talent related business matters including talent estimating, payment processing and actualizing based on a thorough understanding of SAG/AFTRA/AFM commercials codes, both general market and Spanish Language provisions. Detailed responsibilities include

• Opening, tracking and closing jobs
• Processing holding/use fees, and notifications in a timely manner
• Estimating sessions and use for TV, radio, industrial, new media, interactive, promos, music videos and network TV programing
• Generating all necessary reports: talent contracts, production reports, completion reports, talent advices, etc.
• Evaluating, managing and resolving state labor and union claims
• Responsible for meeting all client and union deadlines
• Consulting with, and advising, clients on union rules, labor regulations and best practices

Additional Business Affairs Responsibilities:

• Manage and negotiate rights and permission as requested by Client
• Manage scale and over scale negotiations and contracting
• Proactively manage all account transition documentation
• Provide ongoing Client training for business affairs/talent payment processes and procedures
• Be available to clients for questions, concerns, follow-ups, etc.
• Keep abreast of industry trends

Staff/Internal Responsibilities

Troubleshoot new challenges with teammates in order to share experiences and create the best solutions for our clients

Assist/guide on large projects that fall within your area of expertise

Maintains organized and accurate talent/commercial files

Help cover immediate needs within the department if someone is out of the office

Client Maintenance Responsibilities

• Retention of clients through pro-active problem solving, respectful working relationships, and responsive client service
• Help expand client business into other areas of TTC BA expertise (e.g., music licensing, business affairs, production services, etc.) through a thorough exploration of the client’s business needs and providing additional services or resources for such.
• Attend new business meetings as needed by TTC’s Business Development team

CREDENTIALS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum Educational requirement: High School Graduate.
• College business courses or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum two years’ work experience required in agency Business Affairs, Production or at Talent Payroll Company.

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