Freelance Group Business Affairs Lead (NY)

Reposted 14 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
4K-4K Hourly
Senior level
AdTech • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Group Business Affairs Lead oversees business affairs operations for clients, focusing on contract negotiations, legal compliance, and risk management while guiding a team.
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What We Do
We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth
Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery.
We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.

Who We Are

Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities.
You won’t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You’ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions—with support.
We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself.
Come for the work. Stay for the people.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in our New York Office
The pay for this role is $3500 a week
This is a long term freelance position, 40 hours a week

Summary

The Group Business Affairs Lead is responsible for supporting the Director in overseeing the business affairs operations for specific accounts and managing key aspects of business affairs operations within the region. This role involves leading the business affairs work across multiple clients and providing clear business affairs guidance directly to clients while assisting with legal compliance, contract negotiations, risk management, and coordination with various departments to ensure smooth production processes. 
Responsibilities

  • Communicate directly with clients to provide clarity and insight to all business affairs needs for all client work. 
  • Assist the Regional Director, Business Affairs in collaborating with legal professionals to establish protective frameworks for the agency, clients, and third parties
  • Help secure and clear rights for third-party content used in client productions.
  • Make informed legal decisions and assess risks under the guidance of the Regional Director and communicate risks to clients
  • Draft and negotiate high-level contracts, including talent agreements, artist usages, production supplier agreements, NDAs, and image licenses.
  • Opine on cost-efficiencies for clients in terms of contract negotiations, talent and residuals savings, and production-related expenses.
  • Liaise with Platinum Rye and Omnicom Production Talent to achieve the best talent solutions for creative projects.
  • Engage with local authorities to ensure compliance with regional advertising laws and regulations.
  • Ensure productions are vetted, including insurance coverage, risk assessments, and background checks on talent.
  • Communicate with music agencies to secure composer agreements, obtain permissions from publishers, and manage licensed track usage.
  • Guide producers through the production process, from pre-production planning to final delivery.
  • Support the implementation and management of Digital Assets Management systems for post-production activities. 
  • Assist in leading and mentoring the business affairs team, providing guidance, and fostering talent development.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of business affairs, legal compliance, and contract negotiation within the advertising and entertainment industries. 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
  • Strong understanding and application of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Code and other applicable union agreements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience in interacting directly with clients
  • Proficiency in contract management and Digital Assets Management systems. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Leadership and team management skills.

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Skills Required

  • Strong knowledge of business affairs, legal compliance, and contract negotiation within the advertising and entertainment industries
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong understanding and application of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Code and other applicable union agreements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience in interacting directly with clients
  • Proficiency in contract management and Digital Assets Management systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Leadership and team management skills
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,779 Employees

What We Do

We craft content experiences that connect people and brands across every touchpoint of the consumer journey—content experiences that inspire and drive results for our clients. Omnicom Production is born from the leading creative and media agencies, and engineered for a data-driven world. We provide scaled content solutions through our global network, connected and powered by our data‑led technology.

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