Business Affairs

Is 100K too much to ask for a starting business manager?

Good amount of BA Directors around 60 or older that I know. Agencies probably aren’t thinking about it but they need to work on the next generation soon. Great time to elevate some Sr level people to … more

I have a lead on a great paying Sr Business Affairs role. Can do fully remote. DM for details.

Are there any workarounds for a non signatory agency to have a SAG celebrity VO on a non-union television spot? I’ve heard some people shoot OCP’s off shore then hire a union VO but I’ve always been w… more

Does VP or SVP really mean anything in Talent or Business Affairs? Does it actually bump salary up significantly or does it just mean a free parking space that no one is using since we’re WFH? Genuine… more

When using the 4A’s Wrap Insurance program through DeWitt Stern do you need to ask them to name additionally insured on the COI or is the agency automatically covered? How do you typically handle this… more

Any freelance Sr BA Managers avail in the coming months?

Looking for learning resources on AFM. Does anyone know if AFM signatory advertisers or agencies can use non-union or royalty free stock or work with non-union musicians/composers?

What are your go-to places to look for new job postings?

BBH is looking for a Director of Business Affairs. Posted on LinkedIn this week.

What’s the current FT salary range for a Senior BA Manager, NYC agency, 10 years BA experience with 20 + years ad experience overall?

Translation posted for a Business Manager on LinkedIn yesterday if anyone is looking.

Hey BAM community, how busy are you, what does your day-to-day look like. Looking to get a barometer on everyone’s workload.

What’s an average rate for a mid-level freelance BM in NYC? Trying to fit it into a budget, would love insight. Are they usually on a day rate or what?

Anyone looking for a BM staff or freelance? I’ve never worked as one so if you only wanted to hire me Jr level I’d still consider it. I’m freelance, I’ve put in some good time in production but want t… more

Who’s head of BA at Translation NYC? I heard the place was a mess a few years back but want to be optimistic and send my CV in.

Do you think potential bosses get intimidated when a candidate for a job has about the same amount of experience as them? And won’t hire them for fear that employee might try to take their job once th… more

Who’s hiring right now? And are those jobs open to remote workers?

Anyone with an MBA on here? Would love to hear how it helped you in your career growth. Was it worth the time investment? My agency will cover the cost.

Anyone with a JD that works in our industry? Wondering if it’s worth the time/money going to law school?

Hey guys, Gallery Media Group, Facebook, TBWA NU all hiring business affairs if anyone is looking!

McCann posted today for a Business Manager on LinkedIn.

Vice posted on LinkedIn yesterday for a Business Affairs Manager.

Innocean is looking for a freelance BA for a three+ month long contract! Who’s open?

(If you don’t want to respond here, reach out to the recruiter Chip Peck, or the hiring manager Jenn Kennedy on Link… more

I was invited to join this app, but it seems to be super-focused on young creatives. I'm BA - and not young! Is my perception correct? Not seeing too many posts in this bowl.

Current job openings?

Thought it would be good to start a new post for anyone who knows of BA openings to post them for those looking. Bonus if you have the recruiter name at the agency.

Any Business Managers out there looking for a new gig? If so, DM me.

Best BA freelancers? Location doesn’t matter.

Is 90k good for a midlevel but (non senior) business affairs manager in NYC or Chi. Can’t find any good salary resources for this role.

Have you ever been asked to license historical quotes and/or historical figures name and likeness for advertising, how do you handle this normally and what is the best way to find a contact for permi… more

Hi BA Bowl, quick question, how do you handle showing your “Reel” or work when recruiters ask? Is it worth finding all your work and compiling links?

Kind of funny when I see a Producer say they haven’t been promoted in 2 years. I’m like try having the same Senior title for decades. 😀

Hi! Looking for some BA advice / insight / resources for legal usage of an org’s name and published study in a commercial; working on a local healthcare commercial and wanting to reference a published… more

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How many of you are acting as Business Affairs Manager, Talent Manager AND Traffic Manager?

Or do you have someone else at your agency doing talent and traffic?