- Title: Video Games
- Job Requirements: This is a remote job.
Gearbox Entertainment's mission to "Entertain the World" has a special meaning for the role of Talent Coordinator as they will be a key player in connecting Gearbox and our affiliates across a multitude of projects, including wrangling voice over talent and motion capture performers to tracking priorities and budgets for internal stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary point of contact between Gearbox and Agents/Talent
Negotiate rates/deal terms directly with Agents/Talent
Draft project-specific talent contracts using approved templates
Ensure talent agreements and time sheets are signed and processed
Track all voice-over and performance capture sessions
Scheduling of talent, Voice-over and Motion Capture
Prepare bi-weekly talent payroll report to be sent to Signatory for processing
Work with other departments, including Creative Production, Motion Capture, in the continuing development of internal database/website to ensure project, performer and agent information is complete, including contact information, deal points, credit, role, etc.;
Advise and educate producers, casting, production, finance, and legal of the requirements under the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement
Approve and process Signatory and non-union talent invoices
Track and improve budgeting and forecasting for projects
WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT PERSON
You are patient, solution-oriented and have the ability to persuade others
You maintain a positive atmosphere during difficult negotiations
You are an enthusiastic and positive person that can motivate others
You have unique X-Factors that you can offer the team where we can learn from you as much as you can learn from us!
You desire to grow both individually and with the team
You love games and have a passion for game making and helping others be as creative as possible
REQUIREMENTS
Stellar negotiation skills including thinking clearly and rapidly under pressure, setting limits and persuading others
Clear and concise interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes
High level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple projects/ deadlines
Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise
Able to work flexible hours
*Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreements, especially the Interactive Media Agreement
Note: Job is currently temporarily remote due to Covid restrictions, but the right candidate will need to relocate to Frisco, Texas once the office is re-opened.