Who we are
Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product, and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content, and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology, and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song 
Job Summary
The Business Affairs Manager plays a key role in mitigating risk throughout content production, taking a solutions-oriented approach to support the content team. This position provides strategic guidance on all aspects of production, including vendor contracting, content licensing and clearance, talent procurement, trafficking, and budget management and reconciliation. The role oversees the legal, business, and financial components of film, radio, print, and interactive productions for assigned clients. The focus is on delivering high-quality, impactful content that exceeds client marketing objectives while minimizing potential risks.
Job Responsibilities
Assist the Production team during the bidding process to ensure the job is bid in accordance with client's, cost-consultant's and agency's financial policies and procedures
Review creative decks and scripts for potential legal issues, including clearance and licensing of third-party content, talent, music, etc.
Review production company bids and prepare formal production estimates for client approval
Prepare vendor production agreements; negotiate revisions and liaise with Legal as necessary
​Consult with Producers and Account Management on talent usage, generate casting specs and draft talent agreements
Coordinate with Project Management/Account Management and Producer to define the production scope
Track production cost and take action as needed on overages; work closely with the Producers in navigating the production budget
Conduct preliminary trademark searches
Issue music rights agreements
License stock footage and images
Review and approve vendor invoices and facilitate payments
Assist producers in closing production jobs for final billing
Track and maintain meticulous records for all productions