Associate Business Affairs Manager

Company description

We’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year.

Overview

What we’re looking for: An Associate Business Affairs Manager for our office.

What you’ll do: This hire will play a crucial role in supporting our teams and clients by managing the entire talent lifecycle—from contract negotiation to session reports, final casting, holding fees, usage payments, estimates, and renegotiations—all while ensuring full compliance with SAG/AFTRA/ACTRA and AF of M guidelines where applicable. Additionally, they will provide help provide guidance to agency teams and clients on best practices and employment guidelines for non-union talent, when relevant.

As an Associate Business Affairs Manager this person will also collaborate seamlessly across production, creative, strategy, legal, and finance teams to drive smooth operations and flawless delivery of final assets. They bring exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, a hunger to learn under the guidance of the Director, and the ability to think creatively and strategically beyond the usual playbook.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate templatized contracts for Influencers
• Helps to serve as advisor on all performance union (SAG, AFTRA, AFM) and non-union rules and regulations.
• Coordinate negotiation meetings, as required, regarding contractual language
• Review and analyze the business and legal components of Influencer contracts
• Ensure that vendor contracts abide by all client rules and standards (as set forth in Agreements)
• Issue standard talent contracts and reports to talent paymaster.
• Work with Account team to determine if project is outside of the Influencer waiver.
• Review all talent payment and paymaster invoices for accuracy and approves for payment.
• Maintain talent payment files for each commercial.
• Maintain digital files for each commercial campaign.
• Generate formal estimates based on details provided by account team.
• Research and resolve any SAG-AFTRA questions from staff or clients.
• Work with counsel to provide input on legal agreements.
• Assist department to maintain consistent practices and procedures.
• Facilitate clear internal communication with teams (Account & Finance teams)

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree from a four-year college; business marketing concentration preferred
• Ability to manage and serve multiple clients within the company by responding quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management skills, as well as great communication and multi-tasking skills are essential
• Ability to manage multiple contract negotiations simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• 1 + years of related work experience in an advertising, marketing, business affairs or legal environment preferred

Additional information

Our motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

We provide robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $53,200 - $77,280 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/25/25

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.