Contracts Coordinator

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.

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.

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

Starting Salary Range

$68,000-75,000 depending on experience