Manager, Labor Relations

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Summary of Position

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Manager of Labor Relations for WBTV Labor Relations. Handles television credits, union-related matters/claims/grievances, production & WB personnel inquiries, and participates in industry-wide negotiations for Warner Bros. Entertainment and affiliated companies as needed.

Job Responsibilities
• Oversee WBTV credits and perform the following functions:
• Advise internal and external business partners on guild and union credits requirements for network television, basic cable, the CW, and New Media platforms.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of the various entertainment guild and union collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as primary credits liaison for all television projects.
• Review Notices of Tentative Writing Credits to ensure guild compliance.
• Oversee WGA credit arbitrations.
• Request waivers from the above-the-line and below-the-line guilds and unions when necessary.
• Provide credit compliance training for internal business partners.
• Will be assigned as Labor Relations point on various productions. Provide counsel on Television productions regarding the application of domestic and international guild and union agreements and advise various divisions including Legal and Business Affairs, Casting, Finance, Post- Production, Consumer Products, Marketing, Residuals, Home Entertainment, Digital Distribution, and Corporate Legal, on the application and interpretation of the various collective bargaining agreements.
• Respond to/investigate guild and union claims, grievances, and production audits.
• Gather/research data for litigation, NLRB charges, arbitration proceedings, and negotiations. Also gather various statistics from departments and arrange them when necessary for negotiations.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Work Experience

Minimum 3-4 years of entertainment labor relations experience working at a studio, entertainment guild, law firm, or production company. Television credits experience preferred.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
• BA/BS degree
• JD preferred
• Member of State Bar of California

Knowledge/Skills
• Research skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge of contracts and complaint process.
Other Requirements
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people on all levels.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be a team player and good team communicator
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with challenging personalities

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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