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Business Affairs Associate

60K-65KILOther

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Who We Are At Omnicom Production

We deliver craft that works - connecting brands and people at every across every touchpoint of the content experience. We make this happen with our global network of 4,000+ content and production specialists, powered by the provide scaled content solutions through our global network connected and powered by our data‑led technology.

What We Do

Combining innovative design, compelling narrative and cutting-edge technology, we use

every tool in our arsenal to illuminate what makes our clients’ products special. We connect brands with the right customers, across a rich and varied landscape of media. We believe in extending the “big idea” beyond traditional media by creating robust digital platforms that connect both on-line and off-line marketing to consumers at the most poignant times and in the most interesting ways. We believe that extraordinary marketing can be both a discipline and an art form. The art is in doing it well. The discipline is in doing it right.

Location: Chicago, Dallas, Austin, or Detroit

This role reports to the Regional Director of Business Affairs

Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000

About This Role

The Business Affairs Associate is responsible for supporting the Business Affairs Specialist to fulfill the business affairs

obligations associated with various clients. This role involves drafting contracts, estimates, procurement, ensuring compliance

with industry regulations, and supporting various departments to facilitate efficient and legally sound production processes..

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate contracts, including talent agreements, production supplier agreements, NDAs, and image licenses
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all business dealings
  • Collaborate with legal professionals to mitigate risks associated with client productions
  • Clear video scripts with relevant regulatory bodies for domestic and international markets
  • Work with third parties to secure content rights and permissions for client productions
  • Engage with talent representatives to facilitate talent agreements and solutions
  • Assist in vetting productions, including ensuring insurance coverage, conducting risk assessments, and performing background checks on talent
  • Prepare casting briefs for producers to use when working with casting directors and production companies
  • Coordinate with music agencies to secure composer agreements, obtain permissions from publishers, and manage licensed track usage
  • Support producers throughout the production process, providing guidance from pre-production to final delivery
  • Assist in implementing and managing Digital Assets Management systems for post-production activities.
  • Provide support and guidance to junior members of the business affairs team.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years experience working with production contracts
  • Strong understanding of business affairs, legal compliance, and contract negotiation within the advertising and entertainment industries
  • Understanding and application of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Code and other applicable union agreements
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in contract management and Digital Assets Management systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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Omnicom Production is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Omnicom Production does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.