Overview

We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic. 

A PBM is a process champion who drives seamless workflow for on-time and on-budget delivery of assets. This is someone who has tireless enthusiasm for the details. This individual that can work closely with others to interpret ideas and collaborate towards a common outcome of creating entertaining and engaging content and assets for agency clients. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Agency's production process putting to use best practices to ensure an efficient, reliable and accurate workflow.
• Build a strong and positive working relationship with Producers, Creatives and Account teams to review work, resolve issues, and provide solutions.
• Manage procurement of all production services, e.g., Bid Specs, Production Contracts, Purchase Orders etc. 
• Master the internal accounting process, procedures and relevant software.
• Actively advise on all budgets and provide solutions to help stay within client approved budget while producing best creative work.
• Develop and fine tune skills in creating and reviewing performer contracts and releases, screen finished commercials to ensure all rights are obtained, develop final cast reports and renegotiate contracts when necessary.
• Support a process for tracking and managing license/usage agreements.
• Support all additional business production needs as they arise. 

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Production Business Manager or similar role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a great, fast paced and talented production and post production team.
• Working knowledge of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the American Federation of Musicians Contract 
• Experience with integrated, non-broadcast and offshore productions is a plus 
• Exceptional organizational skills 

DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB Chicago does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.