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Business Affairs Manager

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In-Office
New York, NY
60K-140K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
New York, NY
60K-140K Annually
Senior level
The Business Affairs Manager supports producers with business details for producing commercials and interactive ads, managing bidding processes, production files, and contracts, while ensuring compliance with union regulations and working with various stakeholders.
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Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a insert job title do at Hogarth? 

The Business Affairs Manager works as the “right-hand” to the producers. They are responsible for handling the business details of producing television and radio commercials, and interactive ads. The Business Affairs Manager is also responsible for assisting producers in the bidding process for television commercials and prepare all bid packages.  They will formulate and issue TV, radio & interactive production estimates, work with client cost consultants, maintain production files, and issue all production contracts and production insurance.They will provide production support to producers for broadcast, print, digital as well as talent usage rights expertise and coordination for music, talent, stock footage, etc.The Business Affairs Manager will issue purchase orders to suppliers, approve vendor invoices, and work with all suppliers in the broadcast production process.

Responsibilities:

  • Review creative materials and advise Agency teams on talent, flag potential copyright issues and advise on next steps.
  • Work with Agency legal counsel on issues including updating releases, contract templates, risk assessment and indemnifications
  • Review AICP, AICE, animation and music bids with Producer
  • Work with cost consultants for adherence to appropriate Client budgeting and contractual guidelines
  • Create and issue appropriate award documents, insurance, licensing and talent agreements and vendor purchase orders
  • Flag possible legal, clearance, talent, and/or logistical issues; suggest solutions
  • Handle full-up TV/content production, test, re-edit and radio jobs
  • Review bids with Producers
  • Oversee vendor set up/payment process in partnership with finance
  • Work with Client’s Production Consultants
  • Negotiate bids with vendors

Talent:

  • Advise Agency teams and Clients on union rules, regulations and best practices
  • ‪‪Issue talent contracts, session reports
  • ‪‪Evaluate and manage union claims
  • ‪‪Create and negotiate music vendor agreements
  • ‪‪Issue talent agreements and foreign talent contracts
  • Estimate talent sessions
  • Prepare production estimates
  • Issue purchase orders, contracts, insurance declarations, and releases
  • Handles celebrity and music license negotiations or works with third-parties when required
  • Review 3rd party licenses and contracts

Requirements:

  • 5-8+ years of Business Affairs, Agency or Production Company experience.
  • Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA and AFM contracts
  • Experience with US and foreign productions
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of Agency and Client personnel
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [here](opens in a new tab) for more details

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Our Hogarth Values:


Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty 
We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul 
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning. 

 
Inclusion and Impact 

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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