Business Representative (Voiceover) Jobs

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

The Business Representative will enforce contracts, research and file claims and is responsible for administration of all aspects of SAG-AFTRA contracts administered by the Voiceover department including video games, dubbing and promo/trailers. Provide contract information to producers, members and members representatives. Participate in outreach, organizing efforts 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.)

• File claims and resolve contract disputes-including mediation with producers and attorneys as well as arbitration preparation and testimony.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
• Works closely with Voiceover community including agents and producers.
• Sign companies and producers to the collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide contract rulings and interpretations to performers/members/producers and labor relations of provisions governing employment pursuant to the various SAG-AFTRA agreements.
• Organize non-signatory producers.

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 able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and interpret contracts.
• Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task and work independently.
• Must have comprehensive mathematical knowledge and abilities.
• Must be customer service oriented and have the ability to interact well with members, performers, studio management and staff with diplomacy.
• Must be able to work under pressure and work to imposed deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex contract issues.
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
• Must be able to assemble and use information of a confidential nature.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
• Able to prioritize tasks and follow up on outstanding items to their conclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree a plus, but not required.
• Undergraduate degree or a combination of 5 years of education and experience in a labor relations or entertainment environment preferred.
• Familiarity with the entertainment, video game and dubbing industries a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations

• Must have valid driver license, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automotive insurance that meets the state minimum requirements.

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Employee discounts and perks
• The salary range for this position is $66,000 – $66,000 annually along with excellent employee benefits and perks such as a 35-hour work week.
• Generous pension plan
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission