Onset Manager

Extreme Reach

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Extreme Reach, Inc. seeks an On-Set Manager reporting to the Director, Signatory Solutions, to oversee on-set responsibilities of CMC Forecast under the SAG-AFTRA Letter of Adherence.

You will establish contact with production and client personnel, review contracts and I-9s, monitor talent hours, and coordinate with union reps to ensure compliance and smooth workflow. Based in New York, this role requires flexibility, travel as needed, and a proactive, tactful approach to managing talent and set

Qualifications

  • Highschool Diploma or Equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of on-set production experience.
  • Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercial CBA.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends; travel as necessary.
  • Tact in handling difficult situations.
  • Alert, Smart and Proactive.
  • Tech savvy, able to operate a laptop, portable scanner, and portable printer.

Responsibilities

  • Establish contact with appropriate production and client personnel before talent call time.
  • Establish relationship with the 2nd Assistant Director.
  • Collect I9’s, W2’s, W4’s, and minor trust documents as applicable.
  • Collect and review with client completed Talent Contracts.
  • Review contracts to ensure no cross outs, and client has initialed contract next to our signature.
  • Provide copies of contract documents to Talent.
  • Confirm photo of performer in costume is attached to contracts.
  • Meet with Union reps as necessary.
  • Confirm performer dressing rooms are suitable (cleanliness, temperature, separate areas).
  • Confirm proper working restroom facilities.
  • Confirm Craft Services has a variety of beverage options.
  • Working with minors ensure: check in with Nurse; identify teaching areas and waiting areas.
  • Check in with client/production company for prior day work to be included in time report.
  • Assist with monitoring talent work hours for breaks and overtime.
  • Review monitors for potential extras upgrades.
  • Prepare talent estimates for upgrades upon request.
  • Ensure client sends the following to Business Affairs/CMC Manager within 3 days of shoot: contracts, W4’s, I9’s; Production Time Reports; talent photos in wardrobe; all releases & waivers; work permits for minors.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

On-set production experience
Union knowledge SAG-AFTRA
Tech savvy (laptop)

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laptop
Portable scanner
Portable printer

Job description

Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Signatory Solutions, the On-Set Manager is responsible for managing the on-set responsibilities of CMC Forecast per the SAG-AFTRA Letter of Adherence.


Responsibilities:


  • Establish contact with appropriate production and client personnel prior to talent call time

  • Establish relationship with the 2nd Assistant Director

  • Collect I9’s, W2’s, W4’s, and minor trust documents as applicable

  • Collect and review with client completed Talent Contracts

  • Review contracts to ensure there are no cross outs, and client has initialed contract next to our signature

  • Provide copies of contract documents to Talent

  • Confirm photo of performer in costume is attached to contracts

  • Meet with Union reps as necessary

  • Confirm performer dressing rooms are suitable (cleanliness, temperature, separate areas)

  • Confirm proper working restroom facilities

  • Confirm Craft Services has variety of beverage options

  • Working with minors ensure the following;

    • You’ve checked in with Nurse

    • Identify teaching areas and ensure they are suitable

    • Identify waiting areas and ensure they are suitable



  • Check in with client/production company for prior day work to be included in time report

  • Assist with monitoring talent work hours for breaks and overtime

  • Review monitors for potential extras upgrades

  • Prepare talent estimates for upgrades upon request

  • Ensure client sends the following to the Business Affairs/CMC Manager within 3 days of shoot:

    • Contracts, W4’s, I9’s

    • Production Time Reports

    • Talent photos in wardrobe worn during production in performers name

    • All releases & waivers

    • Work permits and minor trust account information when working with minors



  • Other projects and duties as assigned


FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pursuant to New York's Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position is $35-40/hr; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.



  • Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

  • 3-5 years of on-set production experience

  • Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Commercial CBA

  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends; Ability to travel as necessary

  • Tact in handling difficult situations

  • Alert, Smart and Proactive

  • Tech savvy, able to operate a laptop, portable scanner, and portable printer

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