Research & Data Associate

Directors Guild of America Inc•West Hollywood, CA

10d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Directors Guild of America relies on the Research Department to provide comprehensive and accurate data and analysis to inform the Guild’s strategy in the face of an ever-changing entertainment industry. The Research and Data Associate is a key member of the department who is responsible for ensuring that the Guild has access to the data it needs. This position requires attention to detail, an ability to consistently follow regular procedures, and an ability to work independently. The Research and Data Associate will be expected to develop new skills, ask questions, and improve how the Research Department collects and manages data. They will have access to sensitive information and must exhibit a high level of responsibility and discretion.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to manually enter large amounts of data into our systems daily, with high accuracy.
Analytical skills in math and statistics.
Experience with business intelligence and analytics applications, such as Qlik.
A commitment to labor unions and collective bargaining.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree is preferred; associate degree or work experience will be considered.
Familiarity with the entertainment industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve a global database of film and television productions, ensuring that new projects are entered into the system and existing projects are updated and accurate.
Work closely with outside data and research services to ensure that the DGA has access to the most up to date and accurate information.
Support efforts to modernize internal data systems.
Assist executives and analysts in the preparation of reports, memos, and presentations.
Provide other Guild departments with reports and access to data.
Other assignments as required.