Freelance Business Affairs Manager - Contract at WPP Production

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

55.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Affairs Management, Production Process, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Clearance, Budgeting, Talent Management, Rights & Clearances, Microsoft Office, Legal Guidelines, Traffic Management, Resource Management, Financial Auditing, Vendor Management, Project Scoping, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. A Hybrid working model We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Business Affairs Manager WPP Productions is seeking a Business Affairs Manager to play an integral role supporting creative development, integrated productions and handling financial and legal aspects of all agency production for omnichannel advertising campaigns, including broadcast, digital, print, and experiential projects. You will serve as the specialist and main point of contact for account management and agency leadership for all production matters for North American clients. The ideal person for this role is a team player with a creative mind, an ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment and an extensive understanding of the production process from conception and bidding to final delivery. They are detailed, with a keen eye on all aspects of omnichannel production, ensuring they are finished on time, on scope and on budget. What you'll do: Collaborate | Partner with department leads to educate new team members to agency and client production processes. Interface and coordinate with client engagement team, accounting, regulatory bodies, and outside production partners. Work with the Director of Business Affairs to advance the department by targeting select talent that can continue to enhance our capabilities within the evolving content landscape. Collaborate with various cross-agency teams to review creative materials at all stages while advising on talent, third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity, and other advertising regulations and guidelines. Liaise with agency legal on contract challenges, release standardization and updates, and templates. Advise on production guidelines, best practices, and client brand guidelines. Partner with production and other stakeholders to track and manage active agency production jobs. Partner with finance and production partners to finalize client estimates. Work with Producers and Finance on various production budgets. Audit | Review vendor policies and engagement agreements. Maintain sufficient business practices to insure all production is auditable by Agency auditors, Clients and Unions: SOX compliance, transparency and adherence to Union Collective Bargaining Contracts (UDA). Enforce Agency & Client Production Guidelines: specs, competitive bidding, estimating, contracting. Ensure alignment with Client SOWs and MSAs and manage third party rights and obtain clearance. Create and issue award documents including vendor agreements, production contracts, insurance, licensing and talent agreements and vendor purchase orders. Always have an eye on evaluating production and contract challenges. Proactively manage all account transition documentation and Licensing. Advise and proactively educate agency teams and clients on the SAG-AFTRA and AFM (if applicable) agreements, including waivers, interpretations, regulations, and non-union (if applicable) best practices, employment guidelines and other considerations. Update agency process and forms based on changes in the industry. Participate in and impact project scoping discussions. Estimate talent session fees and all other talent related costs of production; work with talent payroll company and account services to estimate usage fees. Draft and negotiate various third-party agreements, including music, licensing of footage and images, artwork and recognizable structures, apps, and other third-party rights. Manage | Responsible for managing creative resourcing and workflow across the agency. Help to lead creative asset management for clients and the production of their day-to-day work deliverables, owning production projects from post to archiving. Act as the Team leader overseeing all traffic management assigned with a focus on a solutions-oriented environment inspiring collaboration. What you'll need: 5+ years of experience in advertising agency and/or station-side Comprehensive knowledge of media management Excellent organizational & tracking skills Experience with regulatory clearance (Ad Standards Canada & thinktv-Telecaster Services) Acute Microsoft Office skills Working knowledge around the ACTRA/UDA/SAG/AFTRA/AFM commercials contracting and discussions Knowledge of legal guidelines for commercial production, licensing language, trademark, rights of privacy, copyright Exceptional initiative, pitch-in, multi-tasking, attention to detail and follow through skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects at once A passion for helping teams create their very best work in the smartest way possible The hourly salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from CA $31.25/hr to CA $55/hr. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PD1 Why work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Data We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment. When you click the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of this page, this will send all the information you have added to WPP Production. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Privacy statement. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. Please contact careers@wppproduction.com if you need the job advert or form in another format.

Responsibilities

Manage the financial and legal aspects of omnichannel advertising production, including contracting, budgeting, and rights clearance. Coordinate between creative teams, legal, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.