The Writers Guild of America, West, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Research & Policy Analyst. This position is full-time, exempt (salaried) position with excellent comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
The Research & Policy Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Research and Public Policy. The position provides research and analysis to support organizing, contracts negotiations, enforcement, public policy and general Guild strategy. The department’s recent work includes successfully opposing the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger at both a state and federal level as well as lobbying the Federal Communications Commission to reclassify Internet access rules to preserve and protect an Open Internet.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts in-depth research into the media and entertainment industry, conglomerates and production companies by gathering and analyzing news, regulatory, legal, industry and financial information from a variety of public and private sources.
Provides written analysis of key trends, employers, and industry developments.
Compiles and analyzes data on television networks, companies, programming, writing jobs and compensation from internal sources, external television and film databases and internet research.
Participates in the development and implementation of organizing, bargaining, enforcement and public policy campaign strategies in cooperation with Guild staff and allies.
Performs financial analysis on companies operating in the industry.
Participates in the development and maintenance of databases for tracking film, television and digital media productions.
Performs research on public policy issues important to the Guild and its members. Research includes tracking of regulatory and legislative action on key public policy issues.
Develops materials to support the Guild’s public policy positions. Participates in the research and writing of the Guild’s public policy filings for state and federal agencies.
Prepares memos analyzing public policy issues to inform Guild decision-making.
Communicates and coordinates with a diverse group of people including staff, members and external groups.
Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work independently
Strong organizational skills, including reliability and ability to balance competing projects and priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to building a strong labor movement
Strong analytic, quantitative, and interpersonal skills
Technical research and investigative experience including familiarity and comfort with basic financial concepts and analysis
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional organizing methods and related labor and employment law especially non-NLRB procedures
Be able to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings
Must be computer literate in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and reliable insured personal transportation
Knowledge of entertainment and media industry structure and business practices (TV, cable, film, digital media) preferred
How to apply
Applicants should email a resume to the Human Resources Department of the Writers Guild at recruitment@wga.org.