Business Representative - Entertainment Contracts

Overview

Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work. ​

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Business Representative will provide contract information to  producers, members, and members representatives. Enforce various collective bargaining  agreements, research and file claims. Participate in outreach and educational events.

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

• Interprets and enforces contracts. 
• Files claims on behalf of all principle and background performers. 
• Coordinates with SAG-AFTRA’s Legal department on claims referred for arbitration;  prepare claims synopses summarizing relevant issues pertaining to claim and claim history;  may be required to provide expert testimony in arbitration. 
• Communicates with initiating claimants regarding the progress on, and ultimate resolution  of their claims; creates reasonable expectations regarding the outcome.
• Interprets and explains to members, signatory companies and third parties involved in the  exploitation of SAG-AFTRA’s covered productions the provisions within the SAG AFTRA television contracts; may be any of the current or previous agreements negotiated  and/or promulgated. 
• Audit productions for contract compliance on an as needed basis. 
• Represent SAG-AFTRA through participation in various committees, workshops,  seminars, panel discussions and speaking engagements in the industry. May also serve as  a staff liaison to various SAG-AFTRA committees or other posts as may be assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

• Must be customer service oriented and have the ability to interact well with members,  performers, studio management and staff with tact and diplomacy. 
• Must have the ability to read, understand and interpret contracts.
• Familiarity with Oracle systems would be advantageous.
• Must have comprehensive mathematical knowledge and abilities. 
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 
• Able to accurately type 35 WPM. 
• Able to use PC applications. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office.
• Must be well-organized and detail oriented. 
• Must be able to work under pressure and work to imposed deadlines. 
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently. 
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to  cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse  backgrounds both internally and externally. 
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA  members. 
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor. 
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged. 
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG AFTRA’s sole discretion. 
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours (and/or overtime for applicable  non- exempt positions) per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs. 
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as  SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

 *The Employer reserves the right to add, delete or change tasks and responsibilities within each job description. Further, in order to maintain efficient operations, work assignments may be redistributed on a short and long-term basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or a combination of 5 years of education and experience in a labor  relations or entertainment environment preferred. 
• Juris Doctor degree a plus, but not required.

Certificates, licenses, and/or registrations:

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The annual salary for this position is $68,557.00 plus our fantastic employee benefits and perks. 
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan 
• Employee discounts and perks

Notice to Applicants:

• It is SAG-AFTRA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, union status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 
• SAG-AFTRA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.
• To be eligible for employment with SAG-AFTRA, applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S. We cannot offer sponsorship for an employment visa or assume responsibility for an existing one at this time.
• Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.
• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.
• A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance.  SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].