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Director, Contract Administration will be responsible for supporting ABC Signature with administering contractual obligations in connection with talent contracts, analyzing deal terms, confirming payment obligations and overseeing payment set-ups for above-the-line talent in connection pilot/series production, supervising the tracking and distribution of agreements/documents.ResponsibilitiesMonitor/track production orders and production schedules; analyze and interpret payment obligations in talent contracts, set up payment instructions
Consult with Creative/Current/Business Affairs executives and show producers to track start dates and end dates for writers/producers
Administer episodic director agreements and DGA deal memos, consult with BA Execs and Production Executives in connection with determining director start dates/work periods and monitor receipt of timely script delivery notifications for DGA requirements
Consult regularly with Line Producers, Production Executives and Production Finance in connection with series production issues and payments
Coordinate and correspond with Business Affairs, Creative Affairs, Finance, and Legal departments regarding contract administration issues
Handle instructions regarding payments for pension and health for directors, writers, producers and monitor Motion Picture Pension and Health forms and payments
Collaborate with Labor Relations Executives regarding research and manage WGA/DGA audit/claim payments
Develop, recommend and coordinate the implementation of new administrative procedures, as needed, working closely and efficiently with Business Affairs and Production Finance
Provide leadership and direction to direct reports
Ability to discuss complicated and/or delicate issues both internally and with reps while exercising sensitivity and discretion
Assist labor and legal departments with guild audits
Basic QualificationsDemonstrated relevant experience at a major television/motion picture studio
Live within commutable distance to Burbank, CA
Excellent written and verbal communication
Time management/prioritization of deadlines
Team player/positive attitude/motivational
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multi-task and juggle heavy work load
Comfort with change and ambiguity/flexibility
Professional demeanor
Attention to detail
Strategic thinking
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and database systems such as Salesforce
Preferred QualificationsExperience in analysis of television contracts for writers, producers, directors, actors, casting directors and rights
Knowledge of WGA and DGA union agreements
Strong time management/problem resolution skills
Effective coaching and feedback skills
Management experience a plus
Preferred EducationBA/BS Degree or equivalent work experience
Location: Burbank,CaliforniaJob Posting Company:The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Full-time- ID: #44518387
- State: California Burbank 91501 Burbank USA
- City: Burbank
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2022-08-01
- Deadline: 2022-09-30
- Category: Et cetera