Director, Producer Outreach Programs

Reports to: Associate National Executive Director

Location: Los Angeles (Tues-Thurs in office, Mon and Fri remote)

This is a full-time position that leads on the day-to-day ideation, management, and execution of two Producers Guild programs:

• Independent Production Safety Initiative (IPSI), which provides free, anti-sexual harassment training and legal consultation for independent film, television and digital productions.
• PGA Create, a lab for emerging and mid-career creative producers from under-represented backgrounds; and

The position serves as an important ambassador for the programs and the Guild’s commitment to promoting access, diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, and safety in the production process and across the industry. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $70,000 - $100,000 based on level of experience.

How to Apply

Please upload a resume and cover letter, and answer the additional questions, on this page. In your cover letter, we invite you to respond to the following prompt:

• Please tell us how your background and experiences could assist you in advancing the Guild's values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, respect and safety.

Responsibilities

PGA Create - Program Management and Administration

was launched in Fall 2021 with the lead sponsorship support of Google. It’s a lab for emerging and mid-career creative producers in active development, financing or packaging of a feature or series. There are two program cycles: Scripted and Documentary.

• Work with Guild leadership to maximize awareness and cultivate engagement of the programs through all facets of the Guild and its relationships.
• Set the annual program timeline, including all application open and close dates, review panels, final selection panels, template letters for informing applicants of their status throughout the review process.
• Work with the Digital Marketing Manager on all outreach lists, asset requirements and a timeline for promotion of the open application period.
• Mentor matching for final PGA Create Fellows.
• Work with the Legal Dept to ensure that all participant releases are updated prior to the launch of the application.
• Manage the application and review process.
• Refine evaluation processes, including identification of any consultants or advisors.
• Manage program budgets, proposals and reports as needed - for internal stakeholders and external funders and partners.
• Engage any outside consultants collaborating as advisors to the program.
• Foster a community around current PGA Create Fellows and alumni.
• Ensure the integration of outreach, participants, advisors, mentors and speakers into year-round Guild systems.
• Actively participate in the design, development and execution of communications and marketing strategies.
• Manage and oversee program development, as needed.

Independent Production Safety Initiative - Program Management and Administration

As part of the $20 million CBS donated to women’s advocacy groups, CBS provided the Producers Guild of America Foundation with a $2 million grant to support the Guild’s . The program is designed with the purpose of establishing a culture on set such that harassment and other abusive conduct are prevented from occurring.

• Create a marketing plan with the Digital Marketing Manager to promote the availability of this free resource for independent productions.
• Review applications from independent productions for free on-set training and legal services. (Available to productions with at least 20 cast and crew members.) - Rolling basis
• Maintain an on-line resource library of free resources (e.g., Code of Conduct, Producer’s Checklist for a Safe, Harassment-Free Workplace).
• Match productions with participating attorneys and schedule their training.
• Maintain a roster of employment attorneys available to offer customized training to productions.
• Organize quarterly community-wide trainings in major production centers.

Skills / Minimum Requirements

• Proven leadership, prioritization, and analytical skills.
• A meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading and fact-checking.
• A minimum of 4 years of previous experience in film or television, particularly in development, production, financing, sales, marketing or distribution. Also relevant: adjacent experience at a management company, talent agency or law firm representing producers or managing talent development programs at a non-profit. You must have more than a cursory understanding of producing.
• The Producers Guild staff uses the following tools. It is expected that you are comfortable using them: MS Office suite, One Drive, Sharepoint, Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, MassMailer, Airtable, Submittable, entire Adobe suite (including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Google suite, Slack, Mailchimp and Survey Monkey. You must be comfortable learning Nimble/Salesforce (our association software database).
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing content and talent with a high level of cultural integrity and authenticity.
• Strong project management skills as you will manage two key programs with separate timelines, contractors and participants.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. You will be required to communicate diplomatically with numerous stakeholders within and external to the organization on a timely basis.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with filmmakers and other talent.
• Cloud computing, and cloud storage – and best practices of both.
• An understanding of the industry and relationships interfacing with producers.
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience.
• A proven ability and track record of evaluating material and/or managing submission or mentorship review processes.
• Skilled in discussing intersectional issues in the creative and production process with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Experience in both scripted and documentary/non-fiction production is a plus, though it is understood that you may not have direct experience in both.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to actively contribute from day one in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Prior experience working with a nonprofit organization or membership association. Helpful, but not mandatory.
• Experience managing grants and sponsorships - from application, through elements of writing proposals and reports to managing budgets. Helpful, but not mandatory.
• Prior experience as a creative producer is helpful, but not mandatory. Important: This is a full-time position. Ideal candidates are not actively working as producers (i.e., currently developing and pitching their own projects).
• Prior experience with mentoring programs - either as a mentor or mentee. Helpful, but not mandatory.

You will be successful and thrive in this position if you…

• You are self-motivated and can work autonomously but you enjoy working as part of a team to identify positive solutions to a problem.
• Want to be at the forefront of bringing change to the industry around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Embody a positive attitude in fast-paced environments and under pressure in stressful situations. This position is directly involved in some of the Guild’s most high profile events and with that comes a range of personalities and time sensitive requests.
• You are interested in growing your understanding of the real challenges facing producers and want to participate in assisting the Guild in ensuring a welcoming and professional environment to foster community.
• You have the ability to translate ideas for programs into realistic and actionable timelines and budgets while creating a plan for project management and execution.
• Love film and television and have a genuine appreciation for the individuals who produce this content and the community and professional development they seek through their participation in Producers Guild programs.
• You understand that due to the nature of the position, you will be expected to work some evenings and weekends, particularly when the programs are running.
• Have a strong capacity for multitasking. You will work simultaneously on numerous events with different stakeholders. Some may be in an ideation phase while others are in the midst of execution.
• You are flexible and responsive to phone calls, emails or text messages from colleagues working across different time zones. This is within reason, unless there is an actual emergency.

Benefits

• The Guild has 10 paid holidays per year and 2 paid personal days.
• PGA offers employees medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• The Guild believes in providing its employees with access to discussions about the future direction of the organization and its governance. All employees are invited to attend meetings of the Board of Directors and other key annual events.
• For employees based in California, monthly parking at the PGA office is paid by the Guild.

About The Organization

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The Producers Guild of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience.

COVID Policy

PGA requires full vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, subject to limited, legally required exceptions. Proof of vaccination, or documentation supporting an exception to this policy, will be required prior to employment. The position requires working at events.

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