Job Description

The Sr. Business Affairs Manager is responsible for being a leader on the Business Affairs Team managing Business Affairs and talent aspects for various Razorfish Content Productions (TV/Radio/Print/Video/Social etc).  

Works closely with Content Producers, Account/PM Management and Finance to ensure all Content Productions are executed and delivered following all Client and Razorfish guidelines.  Responsible for mentoring and providing guidance to all Business Affairs Team members. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  

• Work closely with Producers, Creative, Client Account/PM Management and Finance on all Content production jobs from creative approval to final billing. 
• Review creative for potential legal issues, including clearances and licensing of third-party materials. Liaise with Legal as needed.
• Work closely with Business Affairs Team to maintain Rights Managed Asset Tracker including handling negotiations for renewals as needed.
• Estimate SAG Talent/Non-Union sessions and residuals on Talent payroll platform for productions and prepare client facing talent estimates for approval
• Handle scale and over-scale talent negotiations including celebrity negotiations.
• Prepare SAG/Non-Union talent contracts for Producers and process contracts after shoot with talent paymaster on paymaster’s platform.
• Review final cuts/materials to ensure all licenses, contracts, releases are in place prior to delivery of spots/materials.
• Prepare and file SAG/Non-union final cast/completion reports in BOX and on talent paymaster’s platform as needed. Process all talent residual payments with paymaster and with Finance.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract to Production, Creative and Client Account Management teams
• Prepare and present SAG/Non-union Talent/BA workshops for Producer and Account Teams as needed.
• Negotiate and manage third-party clearances and licensing (including music, UGC footage, etc.) necessary for production. 
• Work closely with Vendor Management Team and Producers on preparing/reviewing all vendor contracts. 
• Assist Producers in reviewing vendor bids and preparing client facing estimates. 
• Assist Producers with insurance declarations as needed.
• Work closely with Third Party Finance team on all invoice submissions/approvals, vendor payments and vendor on-boarding; Create vendor PO’s for all jobs assigned.
• Maintain project folders for all jobs worked on in BOX
• Generate Ad-Id Codes as needed 
• Assist as needed with Network Clearances and Broadcast traffic
• Work with Client Cost Consultants as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Marketing/Communications
• 7+ years of Broadcast Business Affairs and Licensing experience at an advertising agency
• Extensive Knowledge of all aspects of SAG/AFTRA, and AFM Union contracts.
• Has an advanced understanding of Creative concept review, IP/Copyright/trademark, licensing/contracting/Negotiating of Music and Celebrity Talent.
• Self-motivated and self-starter. Able to deal with rapid change in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills 
• Strong critical thinking & analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong mentorship qualities to help train and support producers, including other members of the business affairs team and account teams
• Can lead/present Business Affairs trainings
• Ability to supervise/manage direct reports if needed/required
• Collaborate with team members to develop process and trainings guidelines/workshops for teams
• Able to navigate production challenges, a critical thinker, process driven, pro-active minded, solution oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 
• Must be comfortable with working in highly stressful situations, while remaining solution oriented
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients and vendors
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Additional Information

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Razorfish is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.