Miriam Hughes

Miriam Hughes is a Senior Manager of Business Affairs at R/GA, a global digital agency. Based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, she has extensive experience in the advertising and marketing industry.1

Professional Experience

Miriam has been with R/GA since June 2021, initially joining as a Manager of Business Affairs before being promoted to her current role as Senior Manager in July 2023.1 Prior to R/GA, she held several notable positions:

• Sr. Business Affairs Manager at CYLNDR (April 2021 - June 2021)
• Business Affairs Manager at McKinney (October 2012 - April 2021)
• Senior Broadcast Business Manager at Euro RSCG (March 1999 - December 2004)
• Broadcast Business Manager at DDB (1989 - 1999)1

Skills and Expertise

Miriam is described as self-motivated, detail-oriented, and someone who thrives under pressure. Her areas of expertise include:

• Extensive knowledge of Broadcast/Integrated production practices
• Talent and music estimating and tracking
• Broadcast traffic management1

In her previous role at McKinney, she was responsible for various aspects of Broadcast Production Business Affairs, including:

• Reviewing AICP/AICE, Animation, and music bids
• Negotiating terms with vendors
• Managing insurance, licensing, and talent agreements
• Overseeing production budget estimating
• Handling SAG and non-SAG talent scoping, estimating, and reporting1

Education

Miriam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish Literature from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which she earned between 1985 and 1989.1

Languages

She is proficient in both English and Spanish, with native or bilingual proficiency in both languages.1

Miriam's extensive experience in business affairs across various agencies, coupled with her language skills and educational background, make her a valuable asset in her current role at R/GA.