We are hiring an Contract Administrator for a top media & entertainment company in Burbank, California!
Responsibilities:
- Handle and/or assist other team members with contract administration for several series for 20th Television for both network and streamers
- Set up payments for writer’s rooms for series following both ATL talent agreements and WGA rules
- Communicate effectively with talent reps regarding payment schedules and providing answers as needed regarding payments, etc.
- Correspond with series line producers, production coordinators and accountants
- Liaise with studio production regarding directors, writers and ATL talent schedules and payroll
- Handle all aspects of Episodic Director deals from negotiation through payment
Basic Qualifications:
- Be able to navigate a fast-paced environment and seamlessly handle multiple tasks concurrently
- Be a well-organized individual who has strong communication skills, excellent judgment, is a self-starter and has an ability to work with a high level of detail and complexity
- Have experience and knowledge of studio Business Affairs agreements and contracts; be able to read and comprehend deal points and entertainment contracts
- Be able to create and maintain strong working relationships with studio personnel across departments, production personnel and talent reps -Work cohesively and collaboratively within the Contract Administration team
- Assist junior team members with various tasks including WGA deal memos, WGA worklists, piecemeal payments (such as recap/reuse, character payments, agency package payments, WGA/DGA dispute payments) and ensure they are handled in a timely manner -Keep apprised of status of ALL series being produced to provide coverage if needed
- Work with Contract Administration Start Paperwork team to get start paperwork for all ATL talent in a timely and efficient manner
- Be able to pivot and adapt to quickly changing production schedules and writer’s room schedules
- Be familiar with WGA and DGA Guild Rules to ensure payments are following Guild mandates
- Be a resource to Business Affairs in regard to Guild Rules and questions about payments
- Raise concerns and issues with payments, talent inquiries and schedules with the appropriate department – Business Affairs, Labor, Production, Finance, etc.
- Attend designated meetings to keep apprised of current and upcoming series
- Be adaptable and anticipate the needs of the department in order to assist team members
- Be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and have experience using a variety of database systems (BLAST, IDeA , SAP and AirTable experience preferred)
Required Education:
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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