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SAG-AFTRA

Director, P&C Business Partner

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140 - $170/hr

Overview Who We Are SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals.SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest ...

Sag-aftra

Director, P&C Business Partner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

Overview Who We Are SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the ...

SAG-AFTRA

Director, P&C Business Partner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Overview Who We Are SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals.SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for sag aftra union in the United States is $50.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is SAG-AFTRA a labor union?

SAG-AFTRA is a labor union representing actors, broadcasters, and other media professionals. It advocates for workers' rights, negotiates contracts, and provides benefits such as health insurance and pension plans for its members.

What is the difference between Sag Aftra Union vs Voice Actor?

AspectSag Aftra UnionVoice Actor
CredentialsUnion membership, SAG-AFTRA certificationVoice training, demo reels, sometimes SAG-AFTRA membership
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, commercials, digital mediaAnimation, video games, commercials, dubbing
Employer & Industry UsageStudios, production companies, agenciesAnimation studios, game developers, advertising agencies

While SAG-AFTRA is a union representing actors including voice actors, a voice actor is an individual performer specializing in voice work. SAG-AFTRA members often include voice actors, but not all voice actors are union members. The union provides benefits, protections, and standards, whereas a voice actor is a profession that may or may not be unionized.

How do I get into the SAG Aftra Union?

To join SAG-AFTRA, you typically need to accumulate a certain number of professional acting credits in union-approved productions or be signed through a talent agent with SAG-AFTRA franchised status. After meeting eligibility requirements, applicants submit an application, pay initiation fees, and become a member by participating in union activities and adhering to its rules.
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Business Representative (San Francisco - Northern California Local)

Sag-aftra

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
Who We Are
SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members' work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Responsible for administration and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, including researching, processing and resolving claims on behalf of performers under SAG-AFTRA contracts. Interpret contractual provisions for performers, talent agents, and production personnel. Responsible for handling signatory processes and production monitoring. Participate in outreach and educational events on behalf of the San Francisco - Northern California Local.
(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Investigate, research, conciliate and resolve claims initiated by performers or their representatives.
  • Field inquiries and disseminate accurate rulings and interpretations regarding the theatrical and television agreements, commercials and corporate/educational agreements, and related contracts.
  • Handle signatory procedures and monitor production paperwork which may include payroll and post-production documentation.
  • Conduct set visits for production in the SFNC Local and other areas, as necessary, to enforce agreements and monitor safety on sets.
  • Perform a significant role in outreach and educational events and assist with organizing initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Qualifications
What You'll Need
We want to make sure you're successful. To be considered, you must have:
(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively articulate complex contract issues and compose original correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively with performers and production personnel.
  • Must have high level of initiative to handle work that is largely unsupervised.
  • Proficiency in PC applications and Internet-based systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a very high-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines.
  • Demonstrate interpretative and analytic ability, as well as possess comprehensive mathematical knowledge.
  • Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
  • Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at SAG AFTRA's sole discretion.
  • Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week (and/or overtime for applicable non- exempt positions), including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.
  • Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Undergraduate degree or a combination of five years of education and experience in a labor relations or entertainment environment preferred. A business or Juris Doctor degree a plus, but not required.
  • Background in contract interpretation and enforcement a plus.

What You'll Get
We are a great place to work because we offer:
  • The annual salary for this position is $70,304.00 along with excellent employee benefits and perks.
  • Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
  • Balance between work and home life responsibilities
  • Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Generous pension plan
  • Employee discounts and perks

Notice to Applicants:
  • It is SAG-AFTRA's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, union status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
  • SAG-AFTRA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.
  • To be eligible for employment with SAG-AFTRA, applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S. We cannot offer sponsorship for an employment visa or assume responsibility for an existing one at this time.
  • Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.
  • As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.
  • A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance. SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.
  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to recruiters@sagaftra.org.

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