Business Representative
Residuals Claims
 

Organization: SAG-AFTRA
Job Title: Business Representative            
Department: Residuals Claims
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Manager, Residuals Claims
Location:  National HQ, LA
Type: Represented, Union Local 986
Salary: $40,000 per year

    
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed and the average percent of time spent on each function.  It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

• Interprets and enforces contracts
• Files claims on behalf of all principle performers
• Coordinates with SAG-AFTRA’s legal department on claims referred for arbitration; prepares claims synopses summarizing residual issues 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 residuals provisions of the SAG-AFTRA Theatrical and Television Contracts; may be any of the current or previous agreements negotiated and/or promulgated since 1952.
• Monitors exploitation of SAG-AFTRA signatory theatrical and television pictures to ensure timely payment of residuals
• Identifies producer/distributor trends or changes in producer/distributor business practices which create interpretative problems or otherwise impact enforcement of the residuals provisions of the SAG-AFTRA Theatrical and Television Contracts for redress via collective bargaining or arbitration.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

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.)

• Must have the ability to read, understand and interpret contracts.
• Must have comprehensive mathematical knowledge and abilities.
• Must have the ability to be able to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with all levels of staff and management.
• Must be able to multi-task, and work independently.
• Must be well organized, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work under pressure and work to imposed deadlines.
• Must be customer service oriented and have the ability to interact well with members, performers, studio management and staff, with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office. Familiarity with Oracle systems would be advantageous.
• Superlative interpersonal skills—must be able to cultivate strategic and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• 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-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 determines is necessary to meet its business needs
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

Undergraduate degree in Business, Labor Relations or related discipline, or 5+ years combination of education and work experience gained in a business environment. 

Accounting experience a plus.

Paralegal Certification or legal knowledge/experience for analyzing chain of title, secured party status, and determining legal privity a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer; Competitive benefits package

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

RESUMES SUBMITTED WITHOUT JOB TITLE AND JOB LOCATION IN SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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SAG-AFTRA represents more than 150,000 actors, announcers, broadcasters journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at www.sagaftra.org. 

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