Who We Are

We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that aspires to be the most culturally-influential company in the world. We help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.

” That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We’re unapologetically ambitious! We are looking for a Business Affairs Manager to join Translation’s McDonald’s team!

This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote.

What You'Ll Do

Review creative materials and advise agency teams on talent, music, insurance, copyright, and intellectual property considerations, recommending appropriate next steps. Work in tandem with internal legal counsel to manage rights, clearances, and contractual matters across productions. Prepare and review estimates for talent fees, residuals, and other talent/music related production costs.

Advise teams on union matters, including SAG-AFTRA and AFM guidelines. Track usage for large-scale talent guarantees and monitor renewal or renegotiation needs. Create and issue key production documentation including talent agreements, licenses, insurance certificates, production contracts, and vendor scopes of work.

Review scripts, decks, rough cuts, and final creative for clearance or risk considerations.

Requirements

Maintain organized records of talent agreements, payment documentation, and job materials for reporting, compliance, and audit purposes. Monitor talent budgets and support reconciliation of talent-related costs throughout the production lifecycle. Ensure vendors and talent payments are processed on time in coordination with Account Management and Finance, and assist in closing projects financially.

Ensure all relevant documentation is captured in job jackets and completion reports. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work well under pressure and move with the storms of pitches and deadlines Experience in building relationships with account, creative, legal, production, finance Able to meet deadlines with accuracy and minimum supervision Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail Ability to solve problems with keen instincts Experience working on union non-union productions Knowledge and experience with the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Familiarity with talent payment workflows including session and usage payments for union and non-union talent. Understanding of SAG-AFTRA commercial payment structures and usage tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of experience in business affairs, production, talent management, or related roles within an advertising agency, production company, or entertainment environment. Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and union/non-union production practices. Exposure to talent payment processing, usage tracking, or production financial management preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

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