Creative Production Manager

Who we are
Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is a creative agency with offices in New York, London and Tokyo. From integrated communications and experience innovation to business design, Droga5 exists to build and sustain the most influential brands of the 21st century through creativity. Droga5 was founded in 2006 and has been recognized as Agency of the Year more than 25 times and was named both Ad Age and Adweek’s Agency of the Decade (2010–2019). Visit Droga5.com or @droga5 on all social platforms to get to know us better.

Business Affairs @ Droga5
Droga5’s Business Affairs Department takes a solution‑oriented approach to mitigating risk in content production. Our primary role is to advise and support the Production teams in all matters, including contracting with production vendors, content licensing and clearance, talent procurement, traffic and managing/reconciling production budgets. BA’s focus is to ensure the agency delivers quality, thought‑provoking content that surpasses our client’s core marketing goals with minimal risk to the agency and client.

Job Summary
The Senior Business Affairs Manager is responsible for all business affairs responsibilities of film, radio, print and interactive productions for assigned clients. The Senior Business Affairs Manager works in lockstep with the Producer to handle productions from creative concepting through final client billing.

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 costs and take action as needed on overages; work closely with the Producer in navigating the production budget

Conduct preliminary trademark searches

Review and approve vendor invoices and facilitate payments

Issue music rights agreements

License stock footage and images

Assist producers in closing jobs for final billing

Track and maintain meticulous records for all productions

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of related work experience in an agency or related business affairs/legal department

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and/or experience

Extensive knowledge and understanding of SAG Commercials Contract as well as other performance unions

Advanced knowledge of talent engagement both in the US and abroad

Willingness to learn new skills, systems and information

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment while managing urgent deadlines

Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills (verbal, written and listening) and ability to interact with all departments within the agency

Ability to create efficiencies and process

Strong ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and to mentor/instruct junior members of the team

Legal experience or degree ideal

Compensation
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The job posting will be posted until 07/13/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California: $94,400 to $266,300

Cleveland: $87,400 to $213,000

Colorado: $94,400 to $230,000

District of Columbia: $100,500 to $245,000

Illinois: $87,400 to $230,000

Maryland: $94,400 to $230,000

Massachusetts: $94,400 to $245,000

Minnesota: $94,400 to $230,000

New York: $87,400 to $266,300

New Jersey: $100,500 to $266,300

Washington: $100,500 to $245,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of females, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. At Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.

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