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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