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Overview and Responsibilities We are looking for a Director Labor Relations to join our Labor Relations team at CBS! As the Director, you will provide support for the Labor Relations SVPs and other team members, work with unions and business groups in contract negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitrations, interpretation and resolution of issues relating to collective bargaining agreements. You will also provide direction to business units such as Human Resources, Business Affairs, Legal, News, Sports, Operations and Facilities and Television Stations Groups, Production and Finance regarding labor relations and negotiations. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: Negotiate and draft contract language and manage relationships with unions and guilds and its representatives. Support team with planning strategy for labor negotiations. Assist with union grievances, disputes, arbitrations or litigation, as well as hearings and administrative procedures. Collect, analyze and distribute info that is needed by the department on a routine basis, for special projects and to maintain various databases. Conduct and coordinate Union benefit fund audits with the Company. Assist with the remitting of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to Unions and Guilds required by collective bargaining agreements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. JD preferred but not required. 5+ years of experience in labor relations required. Additional Qualifications Experience preferably in the entertainment industry Shown excellent communication (both written and verbal) and analytical skills and the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets and matrices. Highly organized with the ability to plan the resolution of complex issues. Sound judgment to distinguish relevant information, assimilate and analyze facts, and apply problem-solving techniques. Prior experience working collaboratively with the labor, legal, production and business unit leadership. Ability to establish effective relationships with union and guild representatives and other labor organizations, as well as with other labor relation executives at the other entertainment companies. CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $139,200.00 - 160,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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