Senior Counsel - Labor Relations
ABC
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 9/7/2019 5:55:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
The position will report to the Managing Vice President, Labor Relations and will support the Fox or ABC television companies as necessary including ABC Network operations, News, Sports, Daytime, Syndicated, Late Night, Documentary, Game Show, Owned Television Station operations, and dramatic productions in New York.
Responsibilities:
• Handling labor arbitrations or other legal proceedings such as NLRB matters
• Investigating and addressing grievances brought by unions and guilds
• Analyzing collective bargaining agreements and advising production, finance, distribution, publicity/marketing, creative, and business/legal affairs colleagues on the terms of a wide range of entertainment industry agreements
• Assisting in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including developing negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations
• Collecting and analyzing information, for example regarding company practices and the financial impact of various contract terms for use in review of current contract provisions and proposed changes
• Monitoring implementation of negotiated contract terms (for example concerning wages, hours, and working conditions) to ensure compliance with terms of labor agreements
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the various industry labor organizations
Basic Qualifications:
• Requires excellent academic credentials, a JD degree, and current State Bar membership. New York Bar membership preferred.
• 5 years of relevant litigation, labor relations or business/legal affairs experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in entertainment and/or broadcast industry and interactions with industry unions and guilds preferred.
• Must have strong analytical abilities, strategic thought, excellent communication skills, the ability to analyze financial data, and the ability to work variable hours and travel as required.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with clients and colleagues, including all levels of management, unions and guilds,
• Proven team orientation and ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, yet seek guidance when appropriate.
About Walt Disney Television:
Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.
ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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