Contracts Coordinator

About the Role

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.

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.

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $68,000-75,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

This position is on-site at our Los Angeles headquarters 5 days a week.