Job Description

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Position Summary:

The Talent Manager serves as the agency point person for securing, paying, and overseeing all required documentation for talent involved in creative projects for the agency's clients.

Assignment Specific Responsibilities:

Estimating:

Prepare talent estimate based on storyboards, team input, and media info in accordance with agency and client guidelines While preparing estimate, discuss any Overscale Talent or Licensed Music required for the job with Producer and incorporate as needed

Pre-Production:

Prepare SAG talent contracts for all union productions Prepare talent releases for all non-union productions

Production:

Be available to answer talent questions and troubleshoot as needed while Producer is on location Handle music licensing as needed, including researching musicians, negotiating, contracting, and processing contract payments. Advise on business terms for celebrity talent, negotiate & contract when applicable, and process celebrity talent payments Advise on business terms and review releases for stock footage and needle drops

Talent Payment Processing:

Ensure there are contracts & photographs for all talent listed on Talent Report provided by production studio Review contracts and Talent Report for accuracy




If applicable, confirm that children's contracts include additional necessary paperwork & approvals Upload contracts to business management point person for Talent Partners payment processing Approve overscale, special contracts, and/or celebrity talent timesheets prior to sending to Talent Partners for payment or application against guarantee

Post-Production:

Ensure that project documentation is completed, including maintaining separate folder with all original contracts, releases, licenses, talent reports, and other talent rights-related documents Identify and address any talent-related issues during post-production (e.g., talent upgrades, overages) Assist producer in securing voice talent as needed

Client Approval & Project Completion:

Confirm to Business Manager that all essential documents (e.g., license releases, talent info, W-4s, etc) are in hand prior to releasing commercial Screen and discuss all motion-related assets before shipping, being sure to note all usage limitations Upon client approval of asset, responsible for creating, maintaining and distributing a Completion Report within 5 days, including all pertinent talent details about the asset and following agency guidelines Respond to any union claims related to Production Oversee residual-based projects, determining if revised estimate needs to be created, paying talent for one-offs, revising holding fees Handle other talent asset afterlife issues as needed

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred Familiarity with complex contracting and at least one of industry standards: SAG, AFTRA, IAB, USPS. Proficiency in licensing intellectual property rights and third part works for hire if demanded by platform. Ability to thrive in a hyper-paced, collaborative, creative environment Strong organizational and analytic skills Very detail oriented Ability to multitask and prioritize Excellent written and verbal communication skills
McCann is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.



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