Company Description

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:  

This role is responsible for all business affairs and financial oversight of productions for all regional Agency clients, and provides general oversight and continuity across all lines of business.  

As Vice President/Director, Business Affairs, you will be the go-to expert and primary point of contact for the regional office when dealing with Business Affairs.

Day-to-day, your role includes:

• Lead regional staff handling production business affairs, talent and traffic
• Training and development of Business Affairs and Production staff
• Manage work assignments and distribution of responsibilities
• Work with all agency teams: Marketing, Creative, Project Management, Legal, Finance and AP on business affairs related issues
• Budget all pass through costs as well as Time of Staff hours for Production and Business Affairs staff
• Work side by side with producer to vet vendor bids, negotiate best prices/values and create estimates following agency and client specific guidelines
• Work with producer and account team to flag legal risk with creative (treatments, scripts, rough cuts, UGC, etc.)
• Act as conduit between project management and producer regarding budget and any required supporting documentation
• Retain relationship with cost consultants to protect the best interests of the production
• Work closely with finance to ensure proper management of budget
• Upon award, manage the contracting & insurance phase of project
• Manage the execution of all needed documents for productions (location release, talent release, insurance declaration pages, etc.)
• Upon project completion, actualize and close job, and manage talent and music rights terms
• Review processes on an ongoing basis to improve efficiencies and facilitate information sharing and problem solving
• Participate in special departmental projects as requested

Qualifications

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• Four year degree or equivalent work experience
• 10-12 years working as a Business Manager and/or team supervisor in advertising production
• Strong knowledge of production and post-production industry
• Creativity and innovative problem solving skills required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish appropriate process and procedures
• Expert knowledge of SAG, non-union, content creator and influencer talent standards
• Strong knowledge of music and IP negotiation and licensing
• Strong knowledge of financial process and compliance requirements
• Experience working directly with client and client designated production consultants
• Ability to work with variety of personalities and able to manage multiple projects and teams seamlessly
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.