What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Contract Enforcement - Features position at Directors Guild of America Inc?
Who We Are
As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.
What You’ll Do
As a Director of Contract Enforcement, you’ll be managing the section of the DGA Contracts team which supports Directors of feature films. This will include oversight of contract enforcement, resolving complex, project-specific disputes and contributing to outreach campaigns on Directors economic and creative rights.
Responsibilities
- Work with DGA contract staff in Los Angeles and New York
- Coordinate with DGA Field Reps regarding on-set issues
- File contract grievances and handle settlement discussions
- Support contract enforcement campaigns and other Director outreach
- Collaborate in implementing contract enforcement plan
- Play a significant support role in collective bargaining negotiations
- Performing other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Experience working in labor relations
- Prior experience in contract enforcement, preferably collective bargaining agreements
- Ability to work closely with a team
- Well-organized and self-motivated
- Previous experience in union representation
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
- Graduate degree preferred but not required
What You’ll Get
- The salary range for this position is $125,000 – $140,000 annually
- Outstanding medical, dental, and vision care for employees
- Comprehensive retirement package including a defined benefit pension plan, a defined contribution pension plan, and a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 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.
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000