Organization: SAG-AFTRA
Job Title: Business Representative  
Department: Television Contracts
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to:  Director, TV Contracts  
Location: National Headquarters, LA
Type: Represented, Local 986
Salary: $40,000 per year

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 documents
• Answer contract questions, provide rulings and contract interpretation
• Research, investigate and file claims and follow through to resolution, including testifying at arbitrations as necessary
• 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
• Various special projects and research, as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT:
N/A

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
• Superlative interpersonal skills—must be able to cultivate strategic and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• 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-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

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@sagaftra.org

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

NO CALLS OR FAXES PLEASE

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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