Talent Payment Manager (Business Affairs)

At Saatchi & Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. We believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the clients we service.

Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy; you will be required to work in-office three days per week and may work remotely the other two days each week.

The Talent Payment Manager will support the Business Affairs department with all Residual talent payments, talent payment estimates for all TV, Radio, Internet, and Digital productions produced and aired by the Agency. The Talent Payment Manager works with the Account Team, Traffic Department, Media Department and Business Affairs Managers.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Estimates Broadcast, Radio, Internet, and Digital Talent Residuals
• Creates and approve costs of Residual related estimates and invoices
• Works with Account to prepare quarterly or job-by-job estimates for talent reuse
• Works with Broadcast Traffic to obtain flight scheduling to pay talent fees for all spots currently airing
• Checks in with Media dept. regarding media buys
• Tracks all active spots to ensure that talent holding fees are authorized and paid on time ensures that "maximum use periods" are known and anticipated
• Grants final approval and closure of all production and talent reuse jobs
• Manages the day-to-day workflow
• Enforces adherence to quality standards for the team as set forth by the department head
• Keeps abreast of all SAG/AFTRA talent contracts rules and regulations.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings
• Keeps supervisor apprised of the status of work
• Responsible for preparing Residual budgets
• Follows up on signed estimates
• Opens purchase orders or tracks dollars for all expenditures
• Checks and processes invoices in a timely manner
• Monitors job for overages/underages
• Informs account group/financial when job can be closed
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Previous internship experience in an advertising agency preferred.
• Responsible, self-motivated, highly organized individual who learns quickly and communicates well with others
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of the AFM, AFTRA and SAG Contracts are a plus
• Professional and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good math skill set
• Strong problem- solving skills and detail oriented
• Agency and/or advertising/marketing background a plus

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

Compensation Range: $68,000 - $80,000 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. For this role, 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 11/19/2024.