Laura Beckwith

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Business Affairs Manager @ Momentum Worldwide
Croton-on-Hudson, NY, US
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Croton-On-Hudson, New York, United States, United States
About Laura Beckwith

With over 25 years of experience in the creative industry, I have a passion for supporting and empowering artists and brands to achieve their goals and express their authentic voices. I have worked with some of the leading artist management agencies and artists globally, as well as with renowned clients such as Maybelline, Essie, and Gloria Vanderbilt.As the Manager of Business Affairs at gotham, I am responsible for the financial components of both broadcast and print campaigns for these accounts, overseeing the day-to-day business of the creative departments under the supervision of the Director of Business Affairs and Head of Production. I also serve as a Creative and Marketing Consultant, providing guidance and support to artists and brands on their creative process, vision, and strategy. I thrive on being a creative matchmaker and intuitive problem solver, building teams that mate for life and artists that win awards. I am also part of McCann Worldgroup’s Global Diversity Coalition, a community of diverse champions who drive conscious inclusion through initiatives that affirm culture and inclusion as key drivers of creativity.

Laura Beckwith's Current Company Details
Momentum Worldwide

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Business Affairs Manager
Croton-on-Hudson, NY, US
Laura Beckwith Work Experience Details
  • Momentum Worldwide
    Business Affairs Manager
    Momentum Worldwide
    Croton-On-Hudson, Ny, Us
  • Spcshp
    Business Affairs Manager
    Spcshp Sep 2024 - Present
    New York, United States
    Worked with Senior Business Affairs Manager on accounts; Starbucks, Mars Petcare US, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Dairy Queen.Partnered with producer’s to prepare and align on estimates, purchase orders, insurance coverage, production wrap-up, editorial, music contracts, and tracking vendor payments.Accessed risks, provided solutions, and advised on rights and clearances as it relates to the Agency's productionsResearched, clear rights, negotiated costs, and issued contracts, releases, or licenses as needed for footage, music, third-party vendors, or other copyrighted materialParticipated in the review of creative concepts for business and legal considerations. Conducted knock-out trademark searches for proposed branding, taglines, signage, design, etcProvided advice and counsel on best hiring practices with non-union and union talent from both production and buyout/residual standpointUpdated server and mondy.com with legal agreements, music licenses, talent contracts, etcInitiated contacts and engaged with content creator candidates for potential social media engagements for Starbucks and Pedigree.
  • Wylder Creative
    Founder
    Wylder Creative Mar 2021 - Present
    New York, United States
    Wylder Creative is grounded in honoring the human connection through creativity, wisdom, and empowerment. The new creative landscape is diverse, inclusive, resourceful, and adept at formulating new effective ways of doing. Your authentic voice is needed and I am here to help raise it up. I understand that being an artist is multifaceted. My focus is to provide guidance and support that is influenced by my extensive experience in artist management. Together we will cultivate your unique vision and brand by fine tuning your creative process. The business of an artist is often solo which can be challenging. I bring a fresh perspective with a trained eye and lifted aesthetic. My goal is to empower by providing the tools that you will need to help you grow in confidence and achieve the creative and financial goals you desire. I strive to provide my clients with their own personal support team which is tailored to their specific needs.
  • Gotham
    Business Affairs Manager
    Gotham Dec 2021 - Jul 2024
    New York, United States
    Responsible for the financial components of both broadcast and print on Maybelline, Essie, and Gloria Vanderbilt accounts. Under the supervision of the Director of Business Affairs and Head of Production oversee the day to day business of the creative departments for these accounts.Handled SAG contracts and talent waivers, ensuring compliance with union standards. Overseeing SAG and talent payroll, maintaining accurate documentation of usage.Overseeing music licensing processes, ensuring appropriate rights and clearances for stock and original scores.Identifying and escalating IP, talent, and copyright issues requiring legal intervention. Including conducting influencer negotiations and contracts to secure partnerships beneficial to projectsWorking closely with legal partners to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.Familiarity with AICP and triple bid guidelines. Handled all vendor bids and house estimates for cost consultants, account, finance, and client approval for final award. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.Advise on production guidelines and best practices, client brand guidelines, and Groupe POVs. Work closely with Cost Consultants and IPG Legal on day-to-day operations while adhering to L'Oréal guidelines to ensure alignment with Client SOWs and MSAsStreamlined final invoice review process, ensuring accuracy and completeness, resulting in a reduction in billing errors and improved vendor relationships. Managing purchase orders (POs) and payments related to talent and production expenses.
  • Tempest
    Freelance Art Producer
    Tempest Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
    New York, United States
    Managed production for their Sept launch rebranding campaign for print, illustration, and typography.Worked directly with marketing team and freelance art director to achieve their creative brief for both print and illustration.Generated and oversaw budget for print, illustration, and typography.Responsible for maintaining bottom line for all budgets and delivering final invoices with backup.Provided usage and language based on terms given.Generated production timeline and production deadlines.Organized and briefed all vendors.Sourced and presented photographers and illustrators, organized creative calls, bids, and handled final award.Liaised between art director, illustrator, and agent with notes during creative process to final delivery.Organized and prioritized production agenda for weekly production zoom calls with marketing and creative team.
  • The Garden Party
    Managing Director
    The Garden Party Apr 2011 - Feb 2020
    Greater New York City Area
    The Garden Party represents the new world of artists with interdisciplinary creativity. Our mission is to seek out, nurture and manage individuals with diverse talents to provide outstanding service to our clients. We bring a multi-faceted perspective to each project — a fresh “Yes, and...” approach that allows us to offer innovative solutions and down-to-earth professionalism to our advertising, broadcast, commercial, digital and editorial clients. We understand the myriad communication platforms available and how to use them in concert to showcase our clients in a global marketplace.The old adage holds that a Jack of All Trades is a master of none. We couldn’t disagree more. We see a single person with multi-dimensional skills as a valuable asset, capable of seeing connections that specialists miss. To us, expertise across many sectors means opportunity.Proud to Represent: Greg Vore (Still Life Photographer / Director) Phil & Sara ( Lifestyle Photography Team) Jerry Schwartz (Set Design / Art Direction / Paper Artist)Mark Andrew (Photographer / Director) Sunny Shokrae (Photographer / Director) Kayla Varley (Photographer / Director)Ana Jaren (Illustrator / Animator) Jessica Marx (Still Life and Photographer / Director) Katie Benn (Illustrator/ Muralist / Animator) Heather Moore (Interiors / Still and Soft Goods / Lifestyle Photographer) Tropico Photo (Photographer / Director Team ) Previously represented Dan Monick, Anna Wolf, Mike Perry. Jimmy Marble, Kristyna Archer, and Christian Joy.
  • Ray Brown
    Senior Agent
    Ray Brown Aug 2007 - Apr 2011
    Greater New York City Area
    Joined the team with set designer, Jerry Schwartz and photographer, Thierry Van Biesen. Focus was fashion advertising, editorial, catalogue, advertising, and moved into the beginning of digital media and non union video. Represented Coliena Rentmeester, Warwick Saint, Mark Andrew, Thierry Van Biesen, Daniela Federici, Jerry Schwartz, Anna Palma, Chloe Mallet, Bela & Salvador, Thierry Le Goues, Jeff Bark, Paul Cruz, and Steve Erle.
  • Art House Management
    Hair, Makeup, Stylist , And Photo Agent
    Art House Management Jun 2004 - Jul 2007
    Greater New York City Area
    Started off in the hair, makeup, and stylist division. Moved into developing their photography roster with the president. Worked on a shared business deal with Angela DeBona in Paris and crossed over their roster to the US market. Became Senior agent of the photo division. Represented Photographers : Thierry Van Biesen, Marco Glaviano, Gilles Marie Zimmerman, Laurent DuMont, Perry Hagopian, and Andrea Klarin.Represented Hair + Makeup Artists: Ted Gibson, Tryon Machhausen, Steve Marino, Menelaos Alevras, Amy Komorowski, Michele Garziano, Kazunori Ueda, and Koji Higashino Represented Fashion and Set Stylists: Jerry Schwartz, Laura Dotolo, Mindy Saad, Sara Gore Reeves, Lance Boyd, and Teresa Logan
  • Judy Casey, Inc.
    Producer + Junior Agent (Stylists)
    Judy Casey, Inc. 1999 - Jun 2004
    Greater New York City Area
    Head Producer for Senior Agent and mentor John Beardsley. Produced his roster: Jill Greenberg, George Holz, Karina Taira, Alan Cresto, Roberto D'Este, Carolyn Knopf, Chris Militscher, James Bennett, and Lee Strickland. Junior Agent for Mimi Fischer and Bradley Garlock & Dino Deguiceis
  • Ilan Rubin Photography
    Assistant Studio Manager
    Ilan Rubin Photography 1998 - 1999
    Greater New York City Area

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Laura Beckwith attended University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts, Pacific Conservatory Of The Performing Arts.

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