Senior Talent Payments Manager — Hybrid

WPP Production; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

WPP Production in New York is seeking a Talent Manager to oversee talent payments, contracts, and compliance for commercial and digital campaigns. You will work closely with talent agents, performers, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, experience with residuals and session fees, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent payments, business affairs, production coordination, or a related agency role.
• Strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and related talent payment procedures.
• Experience managing residuals, estimates, contracts, and completion reporting.
• Experience with national and global commercial campaigns.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of talent payments for assigned clients and campaigns.
• Prepare and reconcile talent estimates for session fees, residuals, holding fees and renewals.
• Negotiate talent compensation and ensure timely execution of talent contracts.
• Coordinate licensing of music, stock footage, and other third-party content as needed.
• Process and review vendor invoices in partnership with accounting and finance teams.
• Maintain accurate project files and documentation for all talent activity.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, talent agents, and performers.

Skills

Talent payments knowledge

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production systems

Job description

WPP Production in New York is seeking a Talent Manager to oversee talent payments, contracts, and compliance for commercial and digital campaigns. You will work closely with talent agents, performers, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, experience with residuals and session fees, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.