Senior Business Manager - McCann New York : Job Details

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Senior Business Manager

Reporting into: VP Director of Business Management

Location: New York, NY

Your Role:

As a Senior Business Manager, Production & Talent, you will be a partner to the agency producer from ballparking budgets to final delivery. Responsibilities include managing the overall production and budgets, vendor purchasing, advising on talent contracting, processing talent sessions (Print & SAG), Foreign talent negotiation & renewals, rights management, and coordination of client billing. You will also be the owner and record-keeper for each job, ensuring that the entirety of the job is following agency, client, and SAG-AFTRA protocols and guidelines; audit-proof; and complete for historical reference. You will be championing McCann sustainability & DEI initiatives in production and assist with production related reporting.

As a Senior Business Manager at McCann New York, you are a true partner to our client and agency team, ensuring that the agency and client interests are protected.

What You Do:

• Support VP, Director of Business Management in responding to SAG claims and audits.
• Train & support rest of BA dept on talent related matters as needed.
• Partner with producer to ballpark production budgets, spec and bid it out, negotiate with vendors as needed, and generate estimates for client approval.
• Review storyboards and advise producers and account on SAG/AFTRA/AFM Commercial Contract rules. Escalate interpretations of rules to VP, Director of Business Management as needed.
• Flag IP licensing needs prior to production and assist with IP licensing requirements.
• Troubleshoot new and unusual production scenarios, including innovation projects.
• Vet all projects through client-assigned production consultants.
• Generate and present production estimates for client approval.
• Assist with completion of SAG contracts and generate non-union and photography talent contracts.
• Approve SAG talent session payments and process all still photography talent payments.
• Make sure all agency, client, and SAG/AFTRA guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Coordinate with third party talent payroll service for talent management support.
• Prepare and execute vendor contracts and coordinate with legal for custom agreements.
• Declare jobs for wrap insurance or event insurance coverage and ensure vendors adhere to IPG insurance requirements.
• Manage vendor purchasing: Issue POs, approve invoices, and flag payment priorities with AP.
• Collaborate with third party talent payroll vendor and agency producers to determine final edit categorization and confirm final cast classifications.
• Coordinate with Client Finance to ensure clients are billed on time and request expedited payment terms when needed.
• Support creator talent payment process.
• Track production and talent costs incurred against the approved production budget and review/report overages as needed.
• Help with production-related data reporting.
• Implement McCann Sustainability & DEI initiatives in production.
• Coordinate with all internal agency departments as needed.

What We Expect From You/Common Expectations Associated with Role:

• Promote teamwork and team goals.
• Organize and maintain critical documentation in shared drives for easy access and consistency in information management.
• Provide creative problem-solving support during production to maximize creative potential.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAG.
• Strong knowledge of production and post-production industry.
• Proven experience as a team player, clear communicator, problem solver, comfortable navigating uncomfortable situations.
• SAP experience preferred.

At McCann New York, each team member plays a significant role in our success. We recognize that our team members' contributions may extend beyond this job description. The job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities, qualifications, and role scope. It does not restrict team members or the organization to only those specified duties.

Location:

McCann New York team members must reside in or be willing to relocate to the New York Tristate area unless otherwise agreed upon by their manager and McCann New York's Human Resources team. McCann New York is a hybrid workplace with three days in-office per week.

Salary Range:

Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000. Salary ranges depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

How We Uphold McCann Values:

Bravery: We embrace innovation and take thoughtful risks to drive bold ideas forward.

We approach challenges with courage, resilience, and an openness to new ideas. We encourage respectfully pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and proposing bold, innovative solutions, even if they come with some risk. Being brave also means standing up for what we believe in, respectfully challenging the status quo when necessary, and speaking up for others.

Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable in all that we do.

We consistently follow through on commitments, speak up when something feels off, and communicate openly, even when it's challenging. We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are willing to admit mistakes, and are always aiming to do the right thing. By exemplifying integrity, we build trust within our teams and with our Clients, laying a foundation of reliability and respect across all our interactions.

Generosity: We create a collaborative, inclusive environment by supporting, celebrating, and uplifting each other with kindness, compassion, and empathy.

We go above and beyond for others, showing kindness and giving time and resources to help our colleagues succeed. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring, and being a resource for others, as well as celebrating others' accomplishments and contributions. We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where we lift each other up. Generosity also means being inclusive, welcoming diverse perspectives, and showing empathy for others' experiences and challenges.

How We Care for McCanners:

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• Time Well Taken: paid time off to take personal/vacation time off away from work as you deem consistent with your duties, the Company's needs and its obligations
• 80 hours of Paid Sick Time per calendar year
• 21 paid Company Holidays
• Access to Spark, a learning and skill platform for your growth and development
• 401k Retirement with 6% employer matching
• Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave ranging from 12 to 16 weeks
• Wellness resources, including free access to Headspace

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world's most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together an extensive mix of socially, culturally, and cognitively diverse talent — and creating conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProduction and Advertising
• IndustriesAdvertising Services

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