First Entertainment Credit Union

We are a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution founded in 1967. We serve entertainment industry professionals, their supporters, and the broader Los Angeles County community. We pass our profits to members through competitive rates and lower fees. We’ve grown to nearly 90,000 members and manage over $2 billion in assets. We partner with over 400 companies and entertainment community entities to offer benefits to their employees. Membership is also open to anyone who works, lives, attends school, or worships in Los Angeles County.

We offer a range of financial products and services, including consumer lending, savings accounts, financial education, online and mobile banking, real estate lending, mortgages, and debt consolidation. Custom banking services include loans for union dues and Skip-A-Pay options. Internally, we handle back-office processing functions like ACH, wires, Check 21, fiduciary servicing, legal processing, overdraft solutions, unclaimed property, and mobile/ATM deposits. We also manage mortgage loan processing from application through funding, which involves data collection, review, analysis, and pre-funding audits.

Our mission is to be the financial partner for entertainment creators and their supporters, helping members achieve financial stability and success.

We operate with six core values:

• Members First: We put members at the center of everything we do.
• Ownership: We empower employees to take responsibility for the member experience and their own success.
• Integrity: We act with honesty and respect.
• Innovation: We encourage finding smarter ways and embracing change.
• Inclusivity: We welcome all and value differences.
• One Team: We believe in the strength of collaboration.

We employ 201-500 individuals. We’re a certified ‘Great Place To Work®’ and were recognized by Built In LA as a Best Places To Work winner in 2024 and 2025.

We foster a culture of respect and understanding, promoting equality. We encourage open dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion, educate our teammates, and advocate for these values. Our staff is 57% women, and 75% of our workforce, along with 64% of our leadership, are from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. A hybrid work model is available for eligible positions.

We offer a range of employee benefits.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; healthcare and dependent FSAs; life and AD&D coverage; gym reimbursement; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial: 401(k) plan with employer matching, an annual profit-sharing contribution (if applicable), and reduced interest rates on our loans and products for employees.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of four weeks of paid vacation for full-time new hires in their first year, plus paid sick days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Learning & Development: Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,250, staff development opportunities, departmental training budgets, and year-round virtual/instructor-led courses.
• Rewards & Recognition: Teammate referral bonus up to $5,000, milestone celebrations, peer recognition, and quarterly employee recognition.
• Additional Perks: Hybrid work model for eligible positions, opportunities to attend industry award shows, company events, and studio tours on studio lots.