Jobs at SAG-AFTRA

Signs producers to SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements, advises producers and members on contract requirements, investigates and resolves compliance claims, supports arbitration, performs payroll audits, and represents SAG-AFTRA at industry events. The role requires contract interpretation, strong communication, mathematical ability, organization, diplomacy, and knowledge of worker rights.

Interprets and enforces SAG-AFTRA entertainment contracts, provides contract guidance to members and producers, files and researches performer claims, coordinates arbitration matters with Legal, audits productions for compliance, communicates claim outcomes, and represents the union at workshops, panels, committees, and industry events.

Provides administrative support to the Executive Director and Entertainment Contracts department, including file management, scheduling, correspondence, reports, meeting coordination, expense reporting, budget tracking, travel arrangements, and confidential communications. Supports contract negotiations, events, workflow management, and executive leadership coordination. Requires strong organization, communication, discretion, multitasking, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work under deadlines and extended hours.

Leads SAG-AFTRA’s Portland and Seattle Locals, overseeing operations, staff, budgets, member communications, organizing, collective bargaining, contract enforcement, dispute resolution, legislative advocacy, and stakeholder relationships. Manages local governance, develops member leadership, supervises employees, and aligns local activities with national union strategies and policies.

Administers and enforces collective bargaining agreements for performers, investigates and resolves contract claims, interprets agreements, manages signatory procedures, monitors production paperwork and set safety, and supports outreach and educational events. The role communicates with performers, agents, and production personnel, conducts research, provides contract rulings, handles multiple deadlines, and travels as needed within the local region and elsewhere.