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

• Investigate, research, conciliate and resolve claims initiated by performers or their representatives.
• Field inquiries and disseminate accurate rulings and interpretations regarding the theatrical and television agreements, commercials and corporate/educational agreements, and related contracts.
• Handle signatory procedures and monitor production paperwork which may include payroll and post-production documentation.
• Conduct set visits for production in the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local (DC, MD, NC, VA, WV), as necessary, to enforce agreements and monitor safety on sets.
• Perform a significant role in organizing, outreach and educational events and assist with Local and National organizing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

What You’ll Need

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively articulate complex contract issues and compose original correspondence and reports.
• Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively with performers and production personnel.
• Must have a high level of initiative to handle work that is largely unsupervised.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure in a very high-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines.
• Demonstrate an interpretative and analytic ability, as well as possess comprehensive mathematical knowledge.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA’s sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week (and/or overtime for applicable non- exempt positions), 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 or a combination of five years of education and experience

• Experience in a labor relations or entertainment environment is preferred.

• A business or Juris Doctorate degree is a plus, but not required.

• Background in contract interpretation and enforcement a plus.

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• Salary of $62,407.80/annually
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan
• Employee discounts and perks