Manager, Contract Administration

Our client is seeking a Manager, Contract Administration to join their team! Support contract administration for multiple television series under 20th Television, including both network and streaming productions. This role involves managing agreements, coordinating payments, and serving as a liaison across production, business affairs, and talent representatives.

• Start Date: 3/30/2026
• End Date: 6/27/2026 (0–90 days)
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work Setting: Onsite Mon–Thurs; Remote Fridays
• Location: Burbank, CA
• Pay Rate: $36-40/hr.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Administer contracts across multiple series, including writers, directors, and above-the-line (ATL) talent
• Set up and manage payments for writers’ rooms in accordance with WGA rules and talent agreements
• Communicate with talent representatives regarding payment schedules and inquiries
• Collaborate with line producers, production coordinators, and accountants
• Liaise with studio production teams on talent schedules and payroll coordination
• Manage episodic director deals from negotiation through final payment
• Assist junior team members with:
• WGA deal memos and worklists
• Piecemeal payments (recap/reuse, character payments, agency packages, dispute payments, etc.)
• Monitor status across all active series to ensure coverage and continuity
• Coordinate with start paperwork team to onboard ATL talent efficiently
• Ensure compliance guild rules for all payments
• Act as a resource to Business Affairs for guild-related questions and payment structures
• Escalate issues related to payments, schedules, or talent inquiries to appropriate departments
• Attend meetings to stay aligned on current and upcoming productions
• Adapt quickly to changing production and writers’ room schedules

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with studio Business Affairs agreements and entertainment contracts
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage complex deal points and legal terminology
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-detail environment
• Experience building relationships across studio teams, production staff, and talent reps
• Knowledge of WGA and DGA guild rules and payment structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with database systems (BLAST, IDeA, SAP, AirTable preferred)
• Experience in a studio or law firm environment
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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