Director of Labor Relations

ATG Entertainment is seeking a dynamic Director of Labor Relations for our North American Theatres.

The successful candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Broadway and regional Unions, associated work rules, and have experience working with union members. They will participate and represent ATG Entertainment’s Broadway Theatres at Union Negotiations through the Broadway League and join relevant committees. In so much as it relates to union employees and labor laws and practices, they will play an active role in all aspects of the venue’s operation, including preparatory periods for incoming shows.

Additionally, they will deal with labor disputes and play a role in mediating and resolving grievances as they arise. This is a critical role, and the postholder must be able to confidently navigate the complexities of labor laws and union negotiations in a way that aligns organizational goals with employee interests, labor laws, and industry best practice.

• Play a leading role amongst industry peers in representing ATG’s position as a major operator, doing so with credibility and professionalism.
• Proactively develop, implement and ensure the ongoing management of labor relations strategies that align with ATG’s business and operational goals, and protect the long-term interests of the organisation.
• Participate in negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with key Broadway and regional unions, including Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and others.
• Serve as the primary liaison between producers, theatre owners, and unions to address contract compliance, grievances, and workplace disputes.
• Advise executive leadership on labor-related issues, including workforce planning, contract interpretation, and compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Monitor industry trends, labor legislation, and economic factors that may impact negotiations and workforce relations, providing insight to senior leadership to inform organizational policy.
• Work closely with general managers, legal teams, and production executives to ensure smooth labor relations across all productions and to enhance understanding and compliance of the issues at hand
• Represent the organization in labor arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedings when necessary

• Deep understanding and knowledge of Broadway and regional Union contracts is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of 5 years working in a unionized environment (IATSE a plus)
• A working knowledge of industry terms
• Experience interpreting and communicating terms in a collective bargaining environment

• Diplomacy is key
• Ability to think creatively to find solutions to complex problems
• Strong ability to verbally express nuanced points of view
• Willingness to work during holidays, evening and weekends during select times.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Match
• Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance

ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, studio theatres, cinemas, conference spaces, and modern live music arenas. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 73 of the world’s most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Continental Europe entertaining over 18 million audience members each year.

Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances annually, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
, Stranger Things:
The First Shadow
, Moulin Rouge
, The Lion King
, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Starlight Express as well as popular music and comedy shows.

ATG also owns a leading ticketing platform processing more than 18 million tickets each year for musicians, plays, concerts, comedy shows and a variety of other live events.  attracts more than 40 million unique visitors annually. Headquartered in London and Woking, the company also has offices in New York and…