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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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Contracts Counsel
Under the general supervision of the Director of Contracts, the Contracts Counsel will oversee key programs within the Contracts Department in addition to performing investigations, enforcing Guild agreements through arbitration, and providing contracts expertise to other Guild departments, writers, and writers’ representatives.

Financial Assurances Specialist (Specialist I)
Under the direct supervision of the Signatories/Financial Assurances Administrator, the position is responsible for pursuing and obtaining financial assurances as defined by Articles 15, 47, and 65 of the Minimum Basic Agreement. The ideal candidate should have exceptional research and organizational skills, a meticulous attention to detail, MBA enforcement experience and experience coordinating with entertainment industry stakeholders to secure the rights of writers.

Legal Assistant
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Legal Services, the Legal Assistant provides secretarial and clerical support services for Business Representatives, Counsel, Senior Counsel, and the Director of Legal Services. The Legal Services Department is responsible for investigating and resolving claims under the MBA and writers’ individual employment agreements.

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.