Job Title: Contract Administrator

Location: Burbank, CA 91506
Work Schedule: In-office M-F 8am to 5pm Monday–Thursday; Remote Fridays
Pay Rate: $37.50/hour
Contract Duration: Minimum 3-month contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Administrator to support multiple television series across network and streaming platforms. This role requires strong expertise in entertainment contracts, guild rules, and business affairs processes, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support contract administration for multiple television series

• Set up and oversee payments for writers’ rooms in accordance with talent agreements and guild rules

• Interpret and administer Business Affairs agreements and entertainment contracts

• Handle all aspects of Episodic Director deals from negotiation through payment

• Communicate with talent representatives regarding payment schedules and inquiries

• Collaborate with production teams, including line producers, coordinators, and accountants

• Liaise with production teams regarding schedules and payroll for directors, writers, and above-the-line (ATL) talent

• Monitor the status of all active series to provide coverage when needed

• Ensure timely processing of start paperwork for ATL talent

• Support junior team members with tasks such as:

  • WGA deal memos and worklists

  • Piecemeal payments (recap/reuse, character payments, agency package payments, WGA/DGA disputes)

• Stay up to date on WGA and DGA guild rules and ensure compliance with payment requirements

• Serve as a resource for guild-related inquiries

• Identify and escalate issues related to payments, talent, or scheduling

• Attend meetings to stay informed on current and upcoming productions

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and sound judgment

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Experience with entertainment contracts and Business Affairs agreements

• Experience in a studio or law firm environment

• Background in Business Affairs and contract administration

• Familiarity with complex legal agreements and terminology

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with database systems such as BLAST, IDeA, SAP, and Airtable (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred

Additional Information

• Must be adaptable and able to respond to rapidly changing production and writer’s room schedules

• Strong understanding of WGA and DGA guild rules is essential

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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