Director of Government Affairs

Directors Guild of America • Los Angeles, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is hiring a full-time, in-person Director of Government Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. The role manages the Guild’s legislative affairs and implements its legislative, regulatory, and governmental policy priorities, goals, and strategies at the federal, state, and international levels. It also manages the DGA’s non-partisan Political Action Committee (DGA PAC) and oversees the Guild’s professional lobbyists in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento.

The Director leads recommendations and execution of Guild policy in coordination with the National Executive Director and Associate National Executive Director. The work covers federal and state governmental affairs, international governmental affairs, and the PAC. The position reports to the Associate National Executive Director.

For federal and state affairs, the Director implements the DGA’s legislative agenda on issues affecting members, including production tax incentives, artificial intelligence, copyright and intellectual property protection, media consolidation, pension and health care matters, and other emerging issues. The role manages lobbying firms, engages with organizations and coalitions, prepares policy materials, makes presentations, and coordinates with government agencies.

For international affairs, the Director monitors relevant international policy issues, coordinates with unions, guilds, and industry organizations, engages with U.S.-based international organizations and government agencies, and prepares materials for Guild leadership.

For the DGA PAC, the Director develops annual strategic recommendations for PAC activities, fundraising, and contribution distribution; manages fundraising outreach and payments; assesses and recommends contributions; maintains relationships with elected officials; organizes contributor programs; and prepares reports and speech materials.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing ability.
• Research, analytical, and strategic skills.
• Ability to manage disparate issues and multiple activities at one time.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and execute Guild policy in coordination with the National Executive Director and Associate National Executive Director across federal and state affairs, international affairs, and the DGA PAC.
• Implement the DGA’s legislative agenda on issues affecting Guild members, including production tax incentives, artificial intelligence, copyright and intellectual property protection, media consolidation, pensions, and health care.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Guild’s lobbying firms in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, including determining and implementing agreed-upon lobbying strategies.
• Conduct outreach to organizations inside and outside the entertainment industry, and organize issue-oriented and industry-based coalitions, taking a leadership role as needed.
• Draft policy and position papers, speeches, letters, and other materials presenting and analyzing Guild positions, and distribute them as directed.
• Make presentations to the National Board, Western Directors Council, other Guild groups, and external organizations as directed.
• Coordinate with government agencies, including the U.S. Copyright Office and Federal Communications Commission, on policy issues.
• Monitor issues before the European Commission and other international bodies as they may affect the Guild.
• Coordinate with domestic and international guilds, unions, and the MPA on international issues of common concern as needed.
• Engage with U.S.-based international organizations and governmental agencies when DGA involvement is required.
• Prepare international governmental affairs materials for the National Board and, occasionally, the Western Directors Council.
• Manage the DGA PAC, including developing annual strategic recommendations for PAC activities, fundraising, and distribution of funds.
• Oversee fundraising outreach lists and payment processing; write and distribute fundraising letters; conduct personal fundraising calls; and maintain lists and follow up.
• Assess and recommend PAC contributions in consultation with DGA state and federal lobbyists.
• Coordinate PAC fund distributions to elected officials through direct contact and ongoing relationship management.
• Develop programs for PAC contributors, including DGA PAC Leadership Council meetings with elected officials at Guild offices in Los Angeles and New York.
• Produce annual reports for the DGA PAC Committee and quarterly reports for the DGA National Board.
• Write and edit portions of PAC speeches to members concerning governmental or international affairs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with a DGA match and participation in two DGA pension plans.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance paid in full by the DGA.
• Vacation that grows with years of service, generous sick leave, a floating holiday, and 11 paid holidays.
• Up to 8 weeks of fully paid bonding leave for eligible employees.
• Free, confidential financial planning and access to the SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union.
• Complimentary DGA Membership Screening.
• Free parking and EV charging.
• Flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed