Senior Business Affairs Manager

Publicis Groupe

. Serve as Business Affairs lead for client day-to-day work .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $106,780 - $146,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advertising business affairs, including contract negotiations, talent management, and compliance with SAG-AFTRA regulations. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring adherence to production guidelines and best practices.

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Advertising Business Affairs ExperienceContract NegotiationsSAG-AFTRA ComplianceTalent ManagementInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingRights ManagementRisk AssessmentVendor Agreement ReviewProduction Budget ManagementCreative Material ReviewNegotiation SkillsTalent Agreement StructuringProject ScopingProduction Cost Estimation

Soft Skills

Strong Attention to DetailStrong Oral Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsAbility to Juggle Multiple ProjectsPassion for Creativity

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven ToolsProduction Management Software

Industry Keywords

Third-Party RightsCopyrightTrademarkAdvertising RegulationsAICP Bidding DocumentsClient SOWsMSAsTalent Cycle ManagementEmployee Performance EvaluationsInsurance and Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Business Affairs lead for client day-to-day work
Review creative materials and advise on talent, third-party rights, copyright, trademark, rights of publicity, and advertising regulations
Review vendor policies and agreements for alignment with Client SOWs and MSAs
Partner with legal counsel on preliminary trademark searches
Manage third-party rights and clearance
Negotiate, structure, and draft celebrity talent, creator, music, and intellectual property deals
Support contract challenges, release standardization, templates, and risk assessments
Advise on production guidelines, best practices, client brand guidelines, and Groupe points of view
Track and manage active agency production jobs
Review and advise on AICP and other bidding documents
Finalize client estimates and caveats with finance and production
Create and issue award documents, vendor agreements, insurance, licensing and talent agreements, and vendor purchase orders
Work with Producers and Finance on production budgets and actualizations
Evaluate production and contract challenges with insurance and risk management
Manage account transition documentation
Integrate AI-driven tools into creative and production processes
Advise and educate teams and clients on SAG-AFTRA, AFM, and non-union agreements, regulations, and best practices
Participate in project scoping discussions
Estimate talent session, usage, music, and other production costs
Manage the full talent cycle, including contracts, session reports, final casts, payments, and renegotiations
Draft and negotiate third-party agreements involving music, footage, images, artwork, structures, apps, and other rights
Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff
Oversee the team’s daily workflow
Provide timely performance evaluations
Handle employee discipline and termination according to company policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in advertising business affairs
Extensive SAG experience
Experience with contract negotiations with clients and third parties
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
Passion for helping teams create their very best work in the smartest way possible
Passion for creativity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Paid time off
Inclusive benefit programs and policies
Accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process
Veterans encouraged to apply