Director, Broadcast
AFTRA (Los Angeles)

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), L.A. Local is part of a national labor union representing over 70,000 performers on radio, television, and sound recordings, including actors, dancers, singers, stunt performers, announcers, radio DJ’s, talk show hosts, and news reporters and anchors. AFTRA Los Angeles is currently looking for a Director of Broadcast.

Under the direction of the AFTRA Los Angeles Executive Director, the Los Angeles Broadcast Department Director manages the activities and staff of the Broadcast department.   The Director of Broadcast will be responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements with various radio and television station owners and broadcast production companies. The Broadcast Director will be also responsible for creating comprehensive strategies and implementing initiatives that build, activate, and best serve AFTRA Los Angeles Broadcast membership.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Oversees the administration and interpretation of AFTRA’s various Broadcast contracts.
2. Negotiates various Broadcast contracts with employers.
3. Directs arbitrations related to AFTRA Broadcast contracts.
4. Works closely with the National Organizing Director to implement and facilitate internal and external organizing initiatives and directives.
5. Develops and implements comprehensive strategies and procedures that meet the representational needs of AFTRA Los Angeles members.
6. Performs station visits at AFTRA radio and television stations.
7. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with various stakeholders, including AFTRA members and staff, news and sports directors, station managers, program directors producers, entertainment unions and other organizations.
8. Manages a professional staff of four people with an emphasis on staff development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      4 year degree preferred along with a minimum 8 years of senior professional experience in an entertainment, broadcast, and/or union environment.

2.      Law degree preferred.

3.      Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

4.      Strong negotiating skills.

5.      Ability to formulate and implement effective strategies.

6.      Strong managerial skills.

7.      Ability to effectively create positive working relationships with members and other industry stakeholders.

8.      Exceptional people skills.

9.      Previous experience with contract administration preferred

AFTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For consideration please e-mail résumé and salary history to: aftrajobs@aftra.com

 

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