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Talent Manager, Production Business Affairs


Company : Allstate Insurance Company


Location : chicago, IL


Created : 2024-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description At Allstate, the Talent Manager, Production Business Affairs will have an advanced understanding of the SAG-AFTRA contract as well as the non-union talent landscape. The Talent Manager, Production Business Affairs will be able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including producers, marketing teams and the internal production studio in a collaborative role. This role will support the Lead, Production Business Affairs to ensure that protocols and guidelines are followed to protect the enterprises interests. Key Responsibilities: Support business affairs lead and production in all talent matters Provide guidance on union, non-union and SAG-AFTRA related matters Spearhead all below-the-line talent negotiations, provide casting language, and manage talent trackers Work with the producers and marketing teams to provide talent options that maximize the talent and production budgets Issue standard talent contracts and report sessions to talent paymaster Review each completed commercial and determine whether upgrades, downgrades, outgrades and/or integration are required before submitting a final cast list to talent paymaster Communicate and advise on holding fees, commercial expirations, commercial MPU's etc. Prepare and manage talent residual budgets in conjunction with marketing and media teams Handle union audits and disputes, including collecting and providing relevant information and documentation, and negotiating resolutions thereof Assist with the traffic and network clearance process as well as Ad-ID creation Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does not have supervisory duties Preferred Qualifications: Education and Experience 5+ years of experience in advertising talent procurement and payment matters Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None Functional Skills Strong knowledge of SAG/AFTRA and other union/guild restrictions as they pertain to advertising Ability to negotiate union and non-union talent Strong knowledge and experience with producing a wide variety of assets for use in digital, motion, social and print Strong organizational skills and ability to develop detailed reports Able to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment with diverse assignments Able to work independently as well as in a team setting Disciplined approach to managing projects, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt when adjustments are required Skills Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $78,600.00 - 142,275.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good. You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Good Hands. Greater Together. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. 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