Business Affairs Specialist

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Colle McVoy
Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency building enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. For more than 90 years, we've reinvented ourselves to meet the changing needs of brands and the people they serve. We believe the strongest ideas begin with a deep understanding of people, creating ideas that build brands, influence decisions and move culture. 
Recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, Adweek Midsize Agency of the Year, Ad Age A-List honoree, SABRE Disruptive Agency of the Year and a Best Place to Work for 15 consecutive years, Colle McVoy brings together the right people, perspectives and expertise to solve modern business challenges. Our connected capabilities span brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, content, media and earned creative/PR. 
As part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance with Doner, Colle McVoy extends its connected capabilities through expanded strategy, creative, media, production and AI-powered innovation to help brands win between the coasts. 
Job Overview
The Business Affairs Specialist supports the production team in day-to-day business management and rights management for all content production including broadcast, social, photography, interactive, experiential and more. This role acts as a liaison between the internal production team, finance and legal teams along with external talent agencies and production companies.
Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and maintain vendor, talent, and location agreements, ensuring compliance with Colle McVoy/Stagwell policies, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Manage talent contracting, usage rights, and payments across broadcast, social, influencer, and brand partnership initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate rights management documentation, status reports, and monthly usage trackers across multiple clients.
  • Support Producers throughout the production lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, purchase order creation, documentation management, invoice processing, and timely vendor payments.
  • Partner regularly with Producers to ensure production documentation, contracts, and rights information are current, complete, and properly maintained within Colle McVoy systems.
  • Maintain Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, ensuring assets are accurately organized, tagged, and maintained with complete and accurate metadata.
  • License and manage stock assets, including video, photography, and music, ensuring appropriate usage rights and documentation.
  • Review creative materials in partnership with Senior Business Affairs Manager to advise agency teams on talent, copyright, licensing, and intellectual property considerations, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions.
  • Navigate SAG-AFTRA requirements in partnership with Senior Business Affairs Manager across both union and nonunion productions, supporting Producers and internal teams with applicable rules, agreements, clearances, and compliance requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external vendors, serving as a knowledgeable and solutions-oriented Business Affairs resource.
Required Skills
  • Passion for advertising, TV/video landscape and emerging video/audio technologies with a strong desire to be an active contributor to production and creative discussions
  • Extreme attention to detail & strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment
  • Excels in problem solving and collaboration with internal teams and clients
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new technologies, platforms, and systems, with the ability to quickly become proficient in tools such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and other digital asset management platforms.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 2-4 years of agency, production or administrative experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
At the time of posting, the base salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $70,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness options, agency perks, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
About Colle Mcvoy
Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency building enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. For more than 90 years, we've evolved alongside the brands and people we serve. We believe the strongest ideas begin with a deep understanding of people, creating work that builds brands, influences decisions and moves culture. 
 Recognized as an Adweek Agency of the Year, Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, we partner with iconic brands including 3M, Dairy Queen, McCormick & Company, Perdue Farms, Revlon, Target, U.S. Bank and more. Our connected capabilities bring together strategy, creative, design, experiential, social, content, media and earned creative/PR. 
 As part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance with Doner, we extend those capabilities through expanded production, AI-powered innovation and integrated expertise to help brands win between the coasts. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com and donercolle.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
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Colle McVoy

Hi. We’re Colle McVoy. A full-service creative agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people.We believe we’re in the next great era of brand building. Where change is constant, the potential for brands is limitless and the canvas for creativity is boundless.We call it the Great Wide OpenTM.And in this era where everything seems to be in a constant state of upheaval, relationships matter more than ever. And the brands that endure, grow and rise to the top are built on the shoulders of great relationships – between consumers and brands, and between brands and employees through values and purpose.At Colle McVoy, we immerse ourselves in our clients’ businesses to build relationships that last 3x the industry average. And we have an award-winning culture that attracts top-notch talent and serves as the foundation for how we partner, flex and believe in each other. We are also proud to be a Certified B Corporation and we believe a better future means we have a responsibility to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet.The way we see it, the Great Wide Open is an unprecedented time for brands. And we’re ready for it. Let’s go. #BCorp, AdWeek's 2023 Midsized Agency of the Year

Founded in 1935
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
330 employees (139 in marketing)

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Business Affairs Specialist

Colle McVoy · Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid