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Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department of the Writers Guild.

WGAW is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage qualified people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

The WGAW does not employ members of the WGAW or Writers Guild of America East.

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Counsel
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Legal Services, Counsel is responsible for enforcement of the Guild’s collective bargaining agreements and writers' contracts (including employment, purchase and/or option contracts) through arbitration, litigation, and proceedings before the NLRB or state administrative agencies. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000, compensation is commensurate with experience. The Guild offers a weekly hybrid schedule of 3 office days and 2 remote days.

Legal Residuals Coordinator
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Counsel, the position is responsible for assisting staff attorneys in handling residuals claims. Among other things, the Legal Services Department ensures that writers are paid residuals and interest due under the residuals provisions of the Writers Guild of America Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement and under writers’ personal services and purchase agreements. The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $75,000. The Guild offers a weekly hybrid schedule of 3 office days and 2 remote days.

Residuals Claims Representative
Under the supervision of the Residuals Collections Administrator, the Residuals Claims Representative is responsible for investigating and pursuing claims for unpaid residuals. The Residuals Department ensures that writers are paid residuals due pursuant to the residual provisions of the WGA Basic Agreements from 1953 to present. The salary range is $70K – $75K, compensation is commensurate with experience. The Guild offers a weekly hybrid schedule of 3 office days and 2 remote days.