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At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon over 300 years combined experience and expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is equal parts creative agency, consultancy, and technology powerhouse.... |
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking Business Manager of Talent Affairs to support the production team. We need an expert in Business Affairs & Union & Non-Union Talent who exudes creative organization and provides the highest level of customer service to our internal and external clients.
What you'll do:
- Empower for Success | Collaborate with Creative teams and Producers to ensure the viability of creative concepts prior to client presentations or execution. Work with Producers to monitor overages and estimate actuals through close of job. Work with internal Finance from pre-bill through project completion. Create monthly accrual reports by Client for Finance. Proactively manage all account transition documentation. Providing Producers and Client teams with accurate estimates for talent session fees, usage, residuals, and all other talent and music related costs of production.
- Process | Create and issue appropriate job award documents, including production contracts, production insurance, and talent contracts/agreements. Review and assess scripts, rough cuts and final creative for risk or clearance concerns. Issue talent contracts and session reports.
- Own | Negotiate and oversee the creation of celebrity, Influencers, and overscale talent agreements. Review AICP, AICE, animation and Music bids with the Producer. Review final production estimate and caveats with Producer prior to submitting to Client for review and signature. Setup new vendors in the WT system. Create Client facing Estimates, Issue vendor Purchase Orders, and Process vendor invoices. Work with third party vendors to pay talent sessions, holding fees, usage and re-use fees in compliance with SAG/AFTRA/ACTRA and AFM guidelines. Manage all re-negotiations for talent and musicians.
- Reconcile and Audit | Review creative materials and advise Agency teams on talent, licensing, copyright and intellectual property issues and/or legal concerns. Manage intellectual property rights and clearance acquisitions. Review vendor agreements to ensure compliance with Client SOWs, MSAs, and industry standards. Consult legal counsel when necessary. Conduct Trademark searches for proposed branding, taglines, signage, design etc. Work with Agency legal counsel on issues including contracts, updating releases, contract templates, risk assessment and indemnifications. Advise agency teams and Clients on SAG/Union & Non-Union rules, regulations, and best practices. For Non-Union productions, issue talent agreements and foreign talent contracts.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking Business Manager of Talent Affairs to support the production team. We need an expert in Business Affairs & Union & Non-Union Talent who exudes creative organization and provides the highest level of customer service to our internal and external clients.
What you'll do:
- Empower for Success | Collaborate with Creative teams and Producers to ensure the viability of creative concepts prior to client presentations or execution. Work with Producers to monitor overages and estimate actuals through close of job. Work with internal Finance from pre-bill through project completion. Create monthly accrual reports by Client for Finance. Proactively manage all account transition documentation. Providing Producers and Client teams with accurate estimates for talent session fees, usage, residuals, and all other talent and music related costs of production.
- Process | Create and issue appropriate job award documents, including production contracts, production insurance, and talent contracts/agreements. Review and assess scripts, rough cuts and final creative for risk or clearance concerns. Issue talent contracts and session reports.
- Own | Negotiate and oversee the creation of celebrity, Influencers, and overscale talent agreements. Review AICP, AICE, animation and Music bids with the Producer. Review final production estimate and caveats with Producer prior to submitting to Client for review and signature. Setup new vendors in the WT system. Create Client facing Estimates, Issue vendor Purchase Orders, and Process vendor invoices. Work with third party vendors to pay talent sessions, holding fees, usage and re-use fees in compliance with SAG/AFTRA/ACTRA and AFM guidelines. Manage all re-negotiations for talent and musicians.
- Reconcile and Audit | Review creative materials and advise Agency teams on talent, licensing, copyright and intellectual property issues and/or legal concerns. Manage intellectual property rights and clearance acquisitions. Review vendor agreements to ensure compliance with Client SOWs, MSAs, and industry standards. Consult legal counsel when necessary. Conduct Trademark searches for proposed branding, taglines, signage, design etc. Work with Agency legal counsel on issues including contracts, updating releases, contract templates, risk assessment and indemnifications. Advise agency teams and Clients on SAG/Union & Non-Union rules, regulations, and best practices. For Non-Union productions, issue talent agreements and foreign talent contracts.
