Business Affairs Manager

Business Affairs Manager

Who We AreWe are a creative-led advertising agency founded and headquartered in Boston, MA since 1946, and we are part of a larger global network of advertising companies under the Havas family.

At Arnold, we believe creativity is the highest form of intelligence and deliver full brain creativity. We are connected, we have depth, and we use our intuition. We’re both grounded and aspirational.At Arnold, we make it safe to be brave.

We make certain that your bravest idea is also your smartest idea. We believe marketers have been given a false choice — you can either be brave OR you can be smart. We reject the limitations of OR in favor of the power of AND. For us, this mission goes well beyond just the work we make on behalf of brands. It is the foundation of everything we do. We have structured our agency to eliminate the tension and complexity that clients face when building successful go-to-market strategies.

What You’ll Be DoingContract negotiations, Rights and clearances, Strong Talent background and familiarity with all aspects of SAG/AFTRA, and ACTRA Unions.Review creative materials and advise Agency teams on any talent, copyright, and intellectual property issues. Knowledge of copyright and trademark law a must.Work with Counsel on advisement of any copyright and intellectual property issues, contract templates, risk assessment and indemnificationsTrademark searches for proposed branding, tag lines, etc.Provides guidance on the most cost-effective ways of hiring talent (domestic and foreign talent) for a project and how it affects the residual budgets.Secures all possible options upfront for talent and licensed music providing cost savings to the client.Review vendor agreements to ensure they meet compliance standardsNegotiate and generate all Music LicensesWork with Producers and Marketing Teams regarding all talent sessions, residuals, and all other talent and music related costs.Manage union claims, audits or reporting requirementsExecute P&H payments for Large Sum Guarantees; Organize approval and use against agreements.Prepare production related purchase orders and contracts covering production, editorial, insurance, music, stock footage, animation, and other 3rd party licensesProcess all talent invoices with marketing/production/financeBind insurance for all production jobs

What You’ll Bring to the TableMinimum 3+ years relevant industry experienceExcellent negotiation skills and experience working with Talent AgentsStrong working knowledge of SAG/AFTRAStrong attention to detail; articulate and thoughtful written and verbal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a TeamSelf-motivated and self-starter; proactive. Able to deal with rapid change in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; Proactively seeks out assignments. Takes Ownership.Collaborative and solutions oriented with a problem-solving attitudeThorough understanding of Broadcast/Integrated ProductionBA/BS Degree preferred

What You Can Expect from UsHere at Arnold, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

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