The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures and television, including news and documentaries. A democratic organization, we negotiate and enforce contracts that protect the creative, economic, and civil rights of our members. The WGAW fights to maximize writer compensation, protect earned health and pension benefits, promote inclusive work environments, and align the interests of talent agencies with their writer clients. We are involved in a wide range of industry initiatives and partnerships, and active in public policy and legislative matters at the local, national, and international levels. 

Film

News & Journalism

Writers Guild of America West

The Los Angeles office focuses on media and entertainment law, member advocacy, and supporting creative professionals.

Los Angeles

Writers Guild of America West's headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Meredith Stiehm

Ellen Stutzman

Dylan M Harris

Lise Anderson

Maureen Oxley

Charles Slocum

Carole Kirschner

Tery Lopez

Sheva Diagne

Emal Nessary (California)

Katherine Christovich

Melissa A.

Erica Knox

Ian Darke

This department focuses on generating original scripts and narratives for various media projects.

Content Creation

This department specializes in creating and developing scripts for television and film projects.

Content Development

This department focuses on the creation and development of scripts for film and television, utilizing the expertise of writers who are members of the Writers Guild of America.

Screenwriting Department

This department oversees the processing, coordination, and administration of residuals claims and collections.

Residuals Management

This department provides legal counsel and guidance on various matters.

Legal Services

This department focuses on high-level strategic direction and overall organizational governance.

Writers Guild of America West

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Teams

Content Creation

Content Development

Screenwriting Department

Residuals Management

Legal Services

Executive Leadership

Offices

Writers Guild of America West

Org chart

Teams

Content Creation

Content Development

Screenwriting Department

Residuals Management

Legal Services

Executive Leadership

Offices

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