Director / Manager, Title and Credit Administration

This is a Full Time Job

Description

Position Title: Director/Manager, Credit Administration

Location: Burbank, CA (hybrid)

Reporting To: EVP, Physical Production


Summary

Legendary is in search of a Director/Manager, Credit Administration to manage the credit process in the features production department. This position will focus on the management process of ensuring and adhering to all contractual requirements and obligations.

Responsibilities

• Create Main Titles/Main on Ends (MoEs) documents based off of rights & talent contracts and various long-form agreements.
• Create Paid Ads Memo & Billing block based on all contractual obligations.
• Create Ad-Pub Restrictions Summary for cast based on contractual obligations.
• Manage End Crawl credits adhering to Legendary's official template, vet names against deal memos and long-form contracts to ensure proper titles and spelling.
• Ensure End Crawl Credits meet all incentive & contractual vendor obligations.
• Coordinate credit waivers and approvals with the WGA, DGA, PGA, and SAG-AFTRA as well as working executives to ensure credits accurately represent both contractual and union requirements.
• For legacy projects check all Rights & Producer contracts to ensure all obligations are met.
• Circulate and track notes from Studio Executives & Filmmakers from the beginning of post through delivery on all documents.
• Maintain Studio Database tracking all drafts for each project.
• Work with Business Affairs to ensure all obligations with partner studios & distributors are met.
• Deliver all required documents and elements to distributing partners that correspond to the respective agreements.
• Ad hoc projects as necessary.

Requirements
• BA/BS degree required
• Minimum of 4-5 years experience working as a credit administrator on major feature films, network television series, and/or cable television networks preferred
• Paralegal/Contract Administration experience is a plus but not required
• In-depth knowledge of the WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA rules and regulations as they relate to on-screen and on-line credits and paid advertising
• Excellent knowledge of WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA contractual requirements
• Working knowledge of different credit formats used by other film and television companies, credit history, and trends within the motion picture, streaming services, and pay cable industries
• Familiarity with the credit provisions of both U.S. and international film unions and guilds is required
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and research skills are a plus, specifically Microsoft Word & Excel
• Familiarity with Box.com
• Ability to analyze and interpret contracts
• Strong industry relationships

More Information

Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual oriented, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $78,000 to $120,000. This range (amount) does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. Total rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Legendary Entertainment also provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, employee wellness programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, year-round paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, market demands and indicators, specific and unique skills or training, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The hiring salary range (amount) for this position applies to New York City and California.