Founded in 2006 Entertainment Media Specialists has rapidly proven itself as a superior force in the entertainment payroll industry. EMS is on the cutting edge of entertainment payroll with their complete understanding of a production from a financial viewpoint while being able to get out of the box and be creative thinkers.
EMS is a unique enterprise which offers a complete service while providing extensive expertise. This allows EMS the ability to provide the finest level of client service which is first rate among the major studios and the independents while affording a personalized custom experience. We pride ourselves on commitment, prestige and the learned skill of listening to clients needs.
Administrator of Record
We act as the administrator of record for your production as part of a co-employment relationship. We process your payroll under the governing labor laws that apply. We provide full tax administration, workers comp coverage and unemployment claims management.
Time Sheets
We work with your production team to collect time sheets and calculate every employee's paycheck. Everything is reviewed and signed off before any payments are made.
Employer Compliance
We help gather and collect all the documents that you are required to have for employees by law such as I-9's, W-4's and supporting documentation.
Payroll Computation
We handle all of the required computations as required by Federal and State law, such as deductions, tax withholdings, and whatever else may be required for your production.
Treasury
We make sure that only legitimate pay checks are honored. We go through great lengths working with our proprietary technology and banks to make sure that funds never get into the wrong hands.
E-Verify
We provide e-verification to any productions that are required to do so upon their request.
24 - 48 Hour Payroll Turnaround
We provide fast turnaround utilizing our proprietary technology and trained staff. This allows your production team to have real time financial data when it comes to payroll and it ensures that employees are paid timely.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
We provide top rated insurance coverage for the employees while they are working on your production. In the event of an injury we file all paperwork and manage the claims process.
Labor Relations
We navigate the intricacies of the Unions and Guilds to ensure all calculations and payments are made accurately and in a timely manner under all union guidelines. This facilitates the Union member's dues to be handled correctly and appropriately.
Year-End Reporting
Once year end comes around, we prepare and maintain all mandatory paperwork to assure your production is in compliance. We also prepare and distribute the employees W-2's and 1099's.
Customized Reporting
All clients have different preferences and requirements. Our proprietary technology and expertise allows us to customize reports for our clients and their team the way they want it and the way they need it.
Tax Incentive Reporting
EMS provides information, direction and the facts on these complex issues comprehensively and 
efficiently. We keep a pulse on updates and changes in state legislation allowing us to provide you with the most current and real time developments.
“Entrust your payroll services with EMS where you are not
just a number. Numbers belong on checks.”
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15910 Ventura Blvd Suite 720
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 386-0905 - Main
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Metairie, LA 70002
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4316 Carlisle Blvd NE Ste C
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(818) 386-0905 - Main
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New York, NY 10016
(646) 692-4771 - Main
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