Talent Payments Manager

UnitedMasters; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedMasters, a leading creative solutions company, seeks a Talent Payments Manager to oversee processing and compliance of talent payments. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, ideal for candidates with expertise in SAG-AFTRA payment processes and strong financial skills. Join a dynamic team driving cultural influence through innovative brand strategies.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Stock options

401(k) match

Qualifications

• Experience processing talent payments, including session and usage fees.
• Strong knowledge of union guidelines and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage all session and usage payments to talent and payroll companies.
• Work with legal and finance to confirm talent rates and terms.
• Monitor budgets and provide reporting to the Business Affairs Director.

Skills

Union & Talent Payment Expertise

Financial & Organizational Skills

Collaborative Mindset

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

3+ years of experience in talent payments role

Strong familiarity with SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract

Tools

Talent tracking software

Job description

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Who We Are

We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that aspires to be the most culturally-influential company in the world. We help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.

Who We Are

We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that aspires to be the most culturally-influential company in the world. We help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.

We are an entrepreneurial business – not a traditional “ad agency.” That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We’re unapologetically ambitious!

We are looking for a Talent Payments Manager to join Translation! Please note that this role is a Hybrid role: three days in office and two days remote.

What You'll Do

The Talent Payments Manager will be a key member of the Business Affairs group, responsible for managing and executing all payments related to talent session fees and usage, including union (SAG-AFTRA) and non-union talent. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of talent payments across a wide variety of campaigns. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in talent payment protocols, union guidelines, and financial operations. This role reports to the Director of Business Affairs.

• Accurately process and manage all session and usage payments to talent, agents, and payroll companies, ensuring adherence to SAG-AFTRA and non-union regulations.
• Work closely with producers, business managers, legal, and finance to confirm talent rates, terms, and deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and keep the agency in compliance with union rules and guidelines.
• Track and reconcile payments, manage usage renewals, and notify appropriate teams of upcoming expirations or renegotiation needs.
• Partner with payroll vendors and legal advisors to resolve talent payment issues and ensure smooth processing.
• Monitor talent budgets across projects and provide regular reporting and analysis to the Business Affairs Director and Finance team.
• Maintain organized and accurate payment records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline payment processes and ensure operational efficiency.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Union & Talent Payment Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SAG-AFTRA guidelines and commercial production talent payment processes.
• Financial & Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage budgets, payment schedules, and documentation with precision and accuracy.
• Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working cross-functionally with Production, Legal, Finance, and external partners.
• Problem Solving: Resourceful and solutions-oriented when navigating complex payment structures or compliance issues.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in payment processing, contract interpretation, and record-keeping.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent payments role within an advertising agency.
• Strong familiarity with SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and non-union payment practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing and processing talent payments, including session and usage fees.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a creative agency or commercial production environment.
• Working knowledge of talent payroll vendors such as Extreme Reach.
• Proficiency with talent tracking software and financial systems.
  
  

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

Salary Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide (e.g. bonus, stock options, 401(k) match, etc.)

Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.

The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

The salary range above is for the NY/CA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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