Contract Manager (Entertainment/TV Production)

Russell Tobin is hiring an Contracts Administration Manager for one of our top clients, an industry leading media and entertainment company in Burbank, CA! The Contract Administration Department is seeking a Manager to provide high-level administrative support and will oversee the contract administration process for the above the line talent, ensuring compliance with company and guild policies. The teams handle all aspects of contact administration for television production.

Pay: $43-$48/hr. depending on experience

Location: Burbank, CA 91506

Schedule: 9a-6p / Hybrid (Mon-Thurs)

Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the administration of the Above the Line Talent for multiple series in production

Will handle creating payment schedules for our series writers, producers, directors.

Will book episodic directors for our episodic television series

Drafting episodic director forms along with some light drafting

Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement departments to ensure contract accuracy and completeness.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3-5 years of business administration or relevant experience, preferably in Television production

A strong understanding of business administration and or contract administration

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function in a high-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and collaborative demeanor

Excellent time management and the ability to multi task

Ability to track and organize a large volume of data with the ability to work autonomously and effectively within a team environment

Strong ability to identify, prioritize, and manage critical incoming projects.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ideal candidate will be very detail oriented and a self starter

Understanding of WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA rates

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidate will liase with our current, production and finance executives and must have a professional demeanor

Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with NetDocs, Airtable, Blast and SAP Concur highly preferred

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.