Business Affairs Manager - Live Action

Job Description

TRAILER PARK GROUP

Trailer Park Group is a full-service agency specializing in content creation and entertainment marketing. By combining storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources, Trailer Park is uniquely positioned to create, market, and distribute content for its diverse client portfolio of top entertainment studios and major brands. With content creation at the center, we support our clients with strategy, creative, and the latest in digital services.

POSITION SUMMARY

Trailer Park Group is looking for an experienced and skilled Business Affairs Manager to join their Business Affairs team. The ideal candidate would have an excellent working knowledge of all things business affairs, especially knowledge about live-action and commercial production, with a particular focus on talent and production workflows as well as insurance coverage and COIs. The position will require initiative, agility, a desire to take on a diverse array of projects/productions, a team-oriented approach, and effective internal and external communication.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Review client and vendor production agreements.
• Negotiate and draft on-camera and off-camera union and non-union talent compensation, usage, and renewal terms.
• Participate in project scoping discussions, providing Producers and client teams with estimates using the Extreme Reach platform for session fees, usage, residuals, and all other talent-related production costs.
• Review and assess storyboards/scripts, rough cuts, and final creative for legal or clearance concerns.
• Create session reports, review holding fee notifications, and issue talent advice for usage and TORs in compliance with SAG-AFTRA.
• Review talent invoices, reconcile with purchase orders and process payments.
• Work with the insurance broker to analyze insurance needs, manage COIs, etc.
• Advise the internal team on union rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Work closely with the company's finance division.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Minimum Bachelor's degree required
• Extreme Reach platform experience very important
• Excellent at maintaining confidentiality
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Live Action Commercial Production/Talent Management/Business Affairs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage stressful situations with a good sense of humor
• Ability to review and negotiate agreements from simple to complex
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment
• Capacity to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Experience in traditional media, social, and digital distribution channels
• Experience in drafting releases, licenses, contracts, and amendments
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office, including TEAMS and SharePoint, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Analytical and observational skills to provide quick and common-sense recommendations

WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP

We believe that great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission, vision, and values and feel inspired to grow while they're here. Our approach to flexibility is called ''Work Your Way.'' In this role, you have the flexibility to work remotely or in the office-work where you can do your best work.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring more creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Robust benefits program, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, work remotely, and many other perks.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We believe there's always room to learn from entry-level employees to senior leaders. We offer a best-in-class editor training program and opportunities to build new skills, develop as managers and leaders, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our staff have various opportunities to grow throughout their career.

At Trailer Park Group (Trailer Park, Art Machine, Mirada Studios, Mutiny, MXW, White Turtle Studios, and Dark Burn Creative) we want to improve the state of our world. We are responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it's about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and represents our global clients.

We can't wait to learn more about you. Apply today!

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Please note that a job offer for this position will be determined based on many factors, including experience, unique skill set, other qualifications, location, job performance (current employees), and various business and budgetary considerations.

In addition to base salary, TPG also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical and emotional wellness of our employees. This includes unaccrued time off, sick time, paid company holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, maternity/paternity benefits, 401(k) for regular full-time employees, and other perks. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus compensation. TPG employees have access to TPG Academy, a unique industry offering that includes a full suite of learning experiences and development programs designed to support employee growth at every level across the organization. At TPG we are dedicated to supporting employees at every milestone to ensure they thrive in their careers at Trailer Park Group every step of the way.

Annual base pay range for this position is below. If your requirements fall outside of the below pay range, we still encourage you to apply.

$110,000 - $130,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro8302-3-140-198-173-42 in your application.