Outreach and Community Manager, PGA Sustainability (Film/TV Organization)

About the Position

The Outreach and Community Manager, PGA Sustainability is responsible for building, managing, and engaging a community of film, television and emerging media producers around sustainability and climate action. The position’s focus is on fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, supporting industry-wide initiatives, and encouraging the adoption of sustainable production practices. This is achieved through educational programs, trainings, workshops and communications for the Guild’s 8,400 members and the entertainment industry. For more on PGA Sustainability - .

The Outreach and Community Manager, PGA Sustainability is someone who:

• Is an effective communicator and can both design and execute engagement campaigns supporting the Guild’s sustainability resources and tools for producers.
• Is capable of supporting the organization’s multi-stakeholder collaborations and can attend relevant sustainability-focused industry convenings as a representative of the organization.
• Works in close coordination on a daily basis with several of PGA’s external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Is self-directed and can strategize and present new opportunities to amplify and offer engagement around the Guild’s sustainability work.

How to Apply
Please upload a resume and cover letter.

Compensation, Reporting Structure and Work Schedule

• Compensation: $65,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.
• This is a full-time nonexempt position.
• Reports to the Associate National Executive Director.
• Location: Los Angeles office. The Guild works on a hybrid schedule of in-office on Tues, Wed and Thurs and remote on Mon and Fri. The position may require working at events on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Outreach and Community Manager, PGA Sustainability break down as follows (Note: the Associate National Executive Director and/or other Guild leadership may modify the following responsibilities and/or percentages, as appropriate, to meet Guild priorities):

• Support Guild leadership on its sustainability initiatives - 10%
• Oversee the Guild’s sustainability efforts, including the creation and execution of all outreach and engagement campaigns pertaining to the Guild’s sustainability tools, educational programs, mentorships, and resources, including the design, launch and ongoing execution of the Guild’s forthcoming Sustainability Tool Kit - 80%
• Write, edit or otherwise provide content/materials to the Guild’s marketing and communications teams and partners for all of PGA’s sustainability events, programming, workshops and activities (and that of its stakeholder partners) - 10%

Support Guild leadership on its sustainability initiatives

• Work closely with Guild leadership in the development of a strategic plan and roadmap for the Guild’s sustainability work, including development of any metrics for charting engagement and outcomes.
• Convene stakeholder meetings such as the Inter-Guild and Union Sustainability Alliance and serve as the key day-to-day contact. This includes scheduling quarterly meetings, ensuring the amplification of materials and resources to PGA’s constituency, and providing agendas and re-caps for all meeting participants.
• Participate in PR calls on sustainability (with the Guild’s firm of record) to understand the organization’s narrative.

Create and execute all outreach and engagement campaigns pertaining to PGA’s sustainability tools and resources

• Create and execute a marketing plan for the launch and roll-out of PGA’s Sustainability Tool Kit launching in Spring 2026. The plan must be capable of engaging producers where they are at in terms of their knowledge and understanding of sustainability and climate action.
• Build, maintain, and nurture lasting partnerships with key sector stakeholders.
• Create a year-round calendar of opportunities for engaging PGA members and the producing sector around sustainability and climate action.
• Establish a database of key sustainability contacts and partners.
• Work in close coordination with several of PGA’s external stakeholders and internal teams, including: the Guild’s Sustainability Task Force, Inter-Guild and Union Sustainability Alliance and PR firm of record; PGA’s Program & Events Department (on scheduling of events); Membership Department (on identifying and supporting member engagement with the Guild’s tools and programs); Legal Department (on contracts and reporting); and Digital Marketing Manager (on updates to the Guild’s CMS, social media channels, and guild-wide member communications).
• Manage external contractors and vendor relationships, as needed.
• Ensure that all PGA programs and events, as well as any official collaborative programs and events, adhere to the Guild’s policies for producing events with sustainable best practices.

Write, edit or coordinate sustainability materials for marketing and communications purposes

• Ensure that PGA’s platforms are maximized to amplify PGA and partner resources and information about sustainability and climate action with an eye toward growing the number of producers actively engaging with these practices and content.
• Monitor and periodically refresh the list of resources for inclusion in PGA’s forthcoming new sustainability microsite.
• Manage and take responsibility for developing moments during key PGA events (e.g., PGA Awards, Produced By Conference) to advance the Guild’s sustainability goals and resources.

Skills/Minimum Requirements

A successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management pertaining to events for the film and television industries
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks for film and television (e.g. Green Production Guide, albert)
• A clear understanding of the general landscape of the entertainment industry, including the specific networks of relationships intersecting with producers (e.g., guilds/unions, financiers, studios, vendors, talent/management companies, festivals, film commissions, supporting organizations and events)
• BA or MA/MS degree in relevant fields
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A successful track record in coalition-building and multi-party stakeholder relationship management and communications
• Diplomacy, including an ability to navigate competing interests

Benefits

• The Guild offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time), and a 401(k) plan. 

• For employees based in California, monthly parking at the PGA office is paid by the Guild.

About the Organization

The Producers Guild of America represents over 8,400 producers. It is a non-profit trade organization that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and emerging media. The Producers Guild is committed to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in its operations and activities. We foster an inclusive environment where people of different experiences, perspectives, interests, and ideas are valued, engaged, and enjoy full opportunities to collaborate, contribute and grow professionally. 

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.