Supports enforcement and administration of the DGA Basic Agreement, with a focus on television director issues. Responsibilities include evaluating waivers, communicating with members and studio representatives, resolving contract disputes, filing grievances, developing enforcement campaigns, and assisting executives with collective bargaining research. The role requires strong communication, organization, analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work onsite independently and collaboratively.
Contracts Coordinator
Executive & Contracts Department
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Who We Are
As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) empowers directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and to strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.
What You’ll Do
The DGA seeks a Contracts Coordinator to work in the Guild’s national headquarters in Los Angeles, CA to assist with the Basic Agreement, specifically focused on TV Director issues.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Contracts team and Executives on enforcement of the Basic Agreement and on various organizing objectives.
- Comprehensive understanding of DGA contracts covering employment in the film and television industry.
- Evaluating studio-submitted waivers pertaining to a Director’s creative and economic rights.
- Outreach to DGA members and studio representatives to discuss employment issues, economic rights & creative rights.
- Resolving contract disputes with studio counterparts, including filing contract grievances as necessary.
- Develop and drive contract enforcement campaigns.
- Support executive team in collective bargaining research and preparation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work closely with a team as well as independently
- Intellectual curiosity
- Flexibility, organization, and ability to prioritize
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations professionally
- Comfort communicating with a wide range of individuals, including member leaders, attorneys, agents, and non-members
- Excellent analytical and computer skills; proficiency with Excel
- Previous experience with union representation helpful but not required.
- Work onsite 5 days per week.
- Undergraduate degree required.
Starting Salary Range: $68,000-75,000 depending on experience
What You’ll Get
- Generous Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Pension Plan (both defined benefit and defined contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Generous Vacation & Sick Leave
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Designated Parking Spot
This position is on-site at our Los Angeles headquarters 5 days a week.
The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Directors Guild of America Inc. Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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