Broadcast Talent Manager – Freelance (Not HR or TA)

TALENT MANAGER

Manage all aspects of talent for all Clients and Agency – estimating, negotiating and paying all talent inclusive of music costs for singers and musicians (if applicable), extensive knowledge of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts and the SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contract. Collaborate with multiple internal team members to ensure talent needs are communicated accurately to Clients, advise on talent best practices.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Responsible for coordination of talent projects for all assigned accounts.

* Work closely with Account Management to develop talent projections and estimates for all assigned accounts.

* TV, Industrial, Social & Radio Productions

* Collaborate with Production and Business Affairs to advise on talent considerations and ensure that talent is contracted accurately.

* Process talent sessions, payment, final cast lists (TEAM, ER – Talent payroll companies)

* SAG/AFTRA issues (audits, contracts, late claims, etc.

* Negotiate original spot & edits with talent agents.

* Work with SAG to secure waivers, i.e., Non-Professional Endorser, Testimonial, Low Budget Digital

* Advise on non-union projects and/or talent issues.

* Advise on AFM and SAG Singer implications, if applicable.

* Advise on overscale talent project needs.

* Talent Residuals

* Create, manage and reconcile talent residual estimates for all broadcast related media.

* Process bills and talent vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner and according to union guidelines.

* Create and manage usage trackers and advise parties of expirations and renewals needed.

* or Traffic to receive weekly talent reports and input weekly talent advices in talent payroll platform for performer residual payments.

* Manage Holding Fees, Guarantee payments and Cycle Expiration and inform Account Management.

* Musician residual payments, if applicable.

* Knowledge of TEAM and ER online services.

* Music – Original

* Contact AFM for estimates of costs associated with using songs, create estimates as needed, if applicable.

* Manage SAG Singer costs.

* Overscale Talent

* Partner with Business Manager on Celebrity Talent negotiations based on specs provided by Account Management.

* Advise and submit all paper for talent and P&H payments to unions based on contract allocations. Manage cost implications.

* Maintain accurate timesheets that are completed by required deadlines

EXPERIENCE

3 years Talent Payment Required

SALARY CONTRACT: $42hr – $50hr

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• SAG-AFTRA Commercials and Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contracts

• Possess clear, well-organized and persuasive communication skills.

• Ability to articulate ideas, support position and keep others informed.

COMPETENCIES

• Acute attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity.

• Ability to interact professionally with clients and demonstrates client focused approach to service their needs

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