Business Representative - Television

POSITION PURPOSE:

Business representative to sign producers to various collective bargaining agreements, to provide contract information and rulings to producers, members, etc., to enforce contracts, research and file claims, perform payroll audits, as needed and other duties as may be assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

 Interprets and enforces contracts.Files claims on behalf of members for non-compliance and follows through to resolution or arbitration.Participates with the Legal department in arbitration preparation and by giving testimony during proceedings.

?  Sign companies to collective bargaining agreements, including negotiating and obtaining all proper chain-of-title and required financial assurance documentsAnswer contract questions, provide rulings and contract interpretationResearch, investigate and file claims and follow through to resolution, including testifying at arbitrations as necessaryAudit productions for contract compliance on an as needed basisRepresent SAG 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 committees or other posts as may be assignedVarious special projects and research, as assigned

 

Performs other duties as assigned

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

(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.)

 

?  Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

?  Negotiating skills, able to negotiate with tact and diplomacy

?  Able to use PC applications: MS Word and Excel

?  Able to accurately type using a PC

?  Detail oriented

?  Able to work under deadlines

?  Able to work under pressure

?  Able to work independently

?  Able to work effectively and diplomatically with others

?  Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor

?  Must be able to work in a very stressful environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged

?  Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG.

?  Must be available and willing to travel to meet its business needs.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and/or Experience:

Undergraduate degree in Business, Labor Relations or related discipline and 5 to 7 years applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Legal knowledge/experience preferred due to the complexity of chain-of-title and financial assurances issues involved in the signatory process

 

Equal Opportunity Employer; competitive benefits package.

For consideration please e-mail resume with salary requirements to jobs@sag.org

 

You must identify the position title in the subject line.

 

RESUMES SUBMITTED WITHOUT SALARY REQUIREMENTS AND POSITION TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO CALLS PLEASE

 

ABOUT THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD

Screen Actors Guild is the nation?s largest labor union representing working actors. Established in 1933, SAG has a rich history in the American labor movement, from standing up to studios to break long-term engagement contracts in the 1940s to fighting for artists? rights amid the digital revolution sweeping the entertainment industry in the 21st century. With 20 branches nationwide, SAG represents nearly 120,000 working actors in film, television, industrials, commercials and music videos. The Guild exists to enhance actors? working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists? rights. SAG is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO. Headquartered in Los Angeles, you can visit SAG online at www.sag.org.