Directors Guild of America
 

Field Representative

Based in Los Angeles, CA

 

Job Description:
Through the collective voice of more than 18,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) champions the economic, workplace and creative rights of Directors and the Directorial team to protect and strengthen their ability to develop successful careers.

Our membership includes directors, unit production managers, assistant directors, associate directors, technical coordinators, stage managers, and production associates who work in feature film, television, commercials, and documentaries.

The DGA is currently accepting applications for a Field Representative to work out of the Guild’s national headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Field Representatives are responsible for building relationships with our members based on confidence and trust, developing member leaders, establishing a DGA presence on set, and, working closely with our Contracts and Executive Departments, to enforce our collective bargaining agreements and resolve workplace issues.

The ideal candidate is smart, has a willingness to learn, is unafraid to ask questions and is adaptable to various settings, personalities, and scenarios. This job requires a significant amount of driving, flexibility in work hours, and occasional out of state travel.

Qualifications:

• Union Organizer and/or Representative experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical, curious and willing to learn
• Self-motivated and trustworthy
• Believes in fighting for and defending the rights of working people

Requirements:

• This position involves occasional evening and weekend work; requires flexibility in hours and entails out-of-state travel
• Candidate must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance and an automobile
• We require our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if eligible, have received a booster shot. Upon offer, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. If you have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination or object to being vaccinated because of sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, we will work with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $103,000 annually along with excellent employee benefits and perks
• Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and low-cost premium for dependents
• Pension
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**This role will require the candidate to work on-site in our Los Angeles office.

We require that all of our employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are applying for a position with the DGA, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. If you have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination or object to being vaccinated on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, we will engage in an interactive dialogue with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided that does not create undue hardship to the DGA and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/wyQanWhDygwNxsdP8u4PMN

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