We are champions of positive dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfied with the way it’s always been,
with handcuffs and limits and rules,
with insights that aren’t insightful,
and with creative that doesn’t make you feel.
We believe dissatisfaction is the mother of reinvention.
That’s why our mascot is the octopus.
It’s the only organism on the planet that routinely edits its own genetic material
to adapt, innovate, and thrive.
It outsmarts the competition by constantly changing.
It reinvents, repeats, reinvents, repeats.
And so do we.
In a world where the most innovative brands grow faster than the competition,
we are, pound for pound, the most effective agency in the world. Eleven years running.
MullenLowe: Always Be a Challenger.
MullenLowe seeking a Business Affairs Associate - Talent to join our LA team.
Reporting to the SVP, Director of BA, the successful candidate will have well-rounded SAG knowledge and talent residual estimating experience, the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines, and the desire to work closely with BA Managers and Account teams and take ownership of talent related processes across agency accounts. The BA Associate- Talent will also handle non-union talent estimating and negotiating, print related talent payments, and will be expected to contribute to the creative process as needed and offer workable creative talent related solutions while closely navigating risk.
Responsibilities:
- Support all union and non-union talent fees and rights
- Calculate residual estimates across all accounts
- Provide ballparks and descriptions for client estimates
- Complete and manage talent portion of client trackers
- Partner with producers to estimate session fees
- Draft talent contracts
- Process talent contracts through payroll
- Report use including sharing traffic with payroll and tracking use against guarantees
- Approve all talent related invoices
- Compare ACS to standard SAG rates
- Negotiate Talent and Oversee Renegotiations
- Communicate Holding, Usage Term Expirations and MPUs to clients and account teams
- Estimate and manage SAG overscale pension allocations and payments
- Deal with SAG Transfer of Rights Agreements and onboard new clients with payroll
- Navigate AF/M and ACTRA estimates and payments
Job Requirements:
- Four-year degree is required.
- 2-3 years of experience handling SAG talent payments.
- Detail-oriented, organized, strong communication skills, can-do attitude, calm disposition, and a team player.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Diplomatic problem solver.
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, quick learner.
Ability to work independently, but knows when to ask for help.
The salary range for this position is $50-$80K. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience and qualifications.
The salary range for this position is below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience and qualifications.
Salary Range
$50,000—$80,000 USD
The work is never perfect, so how could we ask that of our applicants? What we do seek out at MullenLowe are original thinkers with a thing for unconventional ideas that solve tomorrow’s big problems. Is that you? Check doubt at the door and apply for the roles that will excite and challenge you in new ways.
EEOC Statement:
At MullenLowe U.S., we believe openness is fundamental to creativity. We’re open to different approaches, perspectives, and ways of thinking that come from working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, and we don’t believe we can get to the best place creatively without them. We strongly encourage women; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals; LGBTQ+ individuals; people with disabilities; people of all ages and religion; members of ethnic minorities; foreign-born residents; and veterans to apply.
We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected] - please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS, NY, LA, WNS)
MullenLowe is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
MullenLowe participates in E-Verify.
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What We Do
MullenLowe U.S. is a unit of MullenLowe Group, a creatively-driven global network of distinctive agencies in more than 65 markets worldwide. MullenLowe U.S. integrates disciplines including brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, mobile marketing, public relations and social influence, design, CRM, and performance analytics. MullenLowe U.S. specializes in working with thought-leader brands, including Acura, Corona, Credit Karma, E*TRADE, Grey Goose, Hawaiian Airlines, KFC, Navy Federal Credit Union, Patrón, Schick, and T.J.Maxx. The agency has been recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company and a 4x Advertising Age A-List Agency. MullenLowe U.S. has offices in Boston, NYC, and LA. MullenLowe U.S. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG). For more on MullenLowe U.S., please visit mullenloweus.com, twitter.com/mullenloweus or facebook.com/mullenloweus.
