Signatories Assistant

Job Description

Signatories Assistant

Signatories Department

Onsite and based in Los Angeles, CA

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

What You’ll Do

The Signatories assistant will be a part of a department that gets companies and projects signed (“making them signatory”) to the Basic Agreement, FLTTA, and National Commercial Agreement. Signatories department field inquiries from members and producers regarding what it means to be a DGA signatory company and DGA-covered project. To better assist the department, the Signatories department seeks an assistant that will work independently and in a team setting to proactively support the executive in charge of Signatories and the assistant administrator by streamlining tasks and reducing their workload. Key responsibilities include preparing documents and supporting special projects. The Administrative Assistant will also perform various administrative duties as needed. This role is onsite only and based in the headquarters in Los Angeles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to multi-task and handle different projects at once
• Handle heavy phones for executive in charge of Signatories, assistant administrator, and representatives
• Schedule virtual and in-person meetings
• Answer member/producer questions and intermediate between them and other staff
• File and renew UCC and USCO recordations with the US Copyright Office and applicable Secretaries of State
• Track and procure archival project and company records from storage as needed
• Handle the department’s correspondence, manage and order supplies when needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2-3 years of office and/or administrative experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks within a deadline-drive environment
• Ability to collaborate inter-departmentally
• An established interest and understanding of entertainment and/or organized labor

What You’ll Get

• 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
• Work Life Balance
• Salary $45,000

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kn51j-216-73-216-212-42 in your application.