Business Representative (Entertainment Contracts)

SAG-AFTRA•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Business Representative signs producers to SAG-AFTRA theatrical collective bargaining agreements and low-budget agreements, and provides producers, members, and their representatives with information about those agreements. The role investigates and files claims for contract non-compliance and follows them through resolution. It may include contract enforcement, payroll audits, arbitration preparation and testimony, and participation in outreach and educational events. The representative also attends producer meetings and represents SAG-AFTRA at workshops, seminars, film festivals, panel discussions, and other industry or performer-group events. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts.
Customer-service orientation and ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with members, performers, studio management, and staff.
Comprehensive mathematical knowledge and abilities.
Effective oral and written communication in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet imposed deadlines.
Ability to multitask and work independently.
Superlative interpersonal skills, including patience and tact.
Ability to build respectful, strategic, and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, internally and externally.
Understanding and awareness of worker rights affecting SAG-AFTRA members.
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for high performance and integrity.
Ability to take direction from more than one supervisor and work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback.
Regular and acceptable attendance as determined by SAG-AFTRA.
Availability and willingness to work extended hours or overtime, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
Availability and willingness to travel as business needs require.
Undergraduate degree in Business, Labor Relations, or a related discipline and 5 to 7 years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Oracle systems.
Juris Doctor degree.
Legal knowledge or experience, preferred due to the complexity of chain-of-title and financial-assurances issues involved in the signatory process.

Responsibilities

Sign producers to SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements and various low-budget agreements.
Provide producers, members, and their representatives with information regarding SAG-AFTRA agreements.
Investigate and file claims for contract non-compliance and see them through to resolution.
Participate with the Legal department in arbitration preparation and provide testimony during proceedings.
Perform payroll audits when required.
Represent SAG-AFTRA at workshops, seminars, film festivals, panel discussions, and other speaking engagements with industry groups, specialized performer groups, and committees.
Participate in meetings with producers.
Perform other duties as assigned.