Onset Manager

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