Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work. ​

What You’ll Do

Protect the interests of SAG-AFTRA and its members by negotiating and enforcing SAG-AFTRA broadcast collective bargaining agreements in all matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment for broadcast employees, as well as member outreach through station visits and bargaining unit meetings. Supports staff in internal and external organizing for broadcast stations within the geographic scope of the Washington - Mid Atlantic Local. Provide support to members with their health and retirement benefits. Support the Locals’ staff, Board of Directors and broadcast member committees by providing advice and opinions on issues as needed.

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

• Assist with drafting, negotiating and administering broadcast contracts with television and radio stations and networks across various platforms.
• Provide general overview, information and assistance to covered broadcast employees including frequent station visits and bargaining unit meetings.
• Handle or assist in handling grievances, resolutions through Federal Mediation and/or settlement discussions, in an effort to preempt arbitration or litigation. Collaborate in the handling of arbitration matters.
• Establish working relationships with employer counterparts in order to effectively administer and enforce the terms of broadcast collective bargaining agreements.
• Consult with Local staff, other Broadcast staff and the Chief Broadcast Officer on particular issues, strategy, proposals, responses and the like.
• Work with National Organizing and Broadcast staff, Local staff and the Chief Broadcast Officer to create, implement and facilitate internal and external organizing initiatives and directives, and comprehensive strategies to serve the needs of the Local as well as the national broadcast membership.
• Create communication and outreach campaigns emphasizing education and engagement of broadcast members.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the union health and retirement plans. Assist members in obtaining health and retirement benefits under the union health and retirement plans via the terms of the collective bargaining agreements; including working closely with the health and retirement plans' staff to ensure proper benefits coverage of members.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)  

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Able to negotiate and advocate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Strong mathematical and financial skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications, Internet-based systems, and utilizing social media.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA's sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week, 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or at least five years' experience, preferably with a labor organization or in the field of labor relations, focusing on contract negotiations, contract administration, dispute resolution, and employee benefits.
• Must have a current driver's license, automobile (in reliable working condition), and current automobile insurance that meets the state minimum requirements.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Experience in labor negotiations, collective bargaining, labor organizations or union organizing preferred.
• Knowledge of entertainment and/or news and broadcast industry a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The annual salary for this position is $80,340.00 along with excellent employee benefits and perks.
• 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

Notice to Applicants:

• It is SAG-AFTRA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, union status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

• SAG-AFTRA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.

• To be eligible for employment with SAG-AFTRA, applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S. We cannot offer sponsorship for an employment visa or assume responsibility for an existing one at this time.

• Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.

• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.

• A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance.  SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.

• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to recruiters@sagaftra.org.