First Entertainment Credit Union Careers, Benefits, Review

First Entertainment is proud to have a Diversity Council as a part of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Program. This council advocates for change and fosters a culture of equity and inclusion across our organization and the communities we serve. First Entertainment is committed to building a team with various backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and service to our members. #YourStoryMatters

Opened in a small office on Warner Bros. lot with only $40 in assets, employees of Warner Bros. Studios founded our credit union in 1967. First known as the Warner Seven Federal Credit Union, our name was changed to Warner Bros. Employees Federal Credit Union in 1970; and following a merger with the Columbia (Studios) Employees Credit Union in 1973, we became the Columbia/Warner Bros. Employees Federal Credit Union.

As the credit union grew it offered services to additional entertainment companies, and soon we needed a name that better defined our expanded field of membership. Thus, in 1984, we became First Entertainment Federal Credit Union. In 1990, following a merger with Screenland/MGM Employees credit union, our assets nearly doubled in size – from $40 million to $73 million!

First Entertainment continued its vigorous growth, merging with A & M Records Employees Federal Credit Union, Six Flags Employees Federal Credit Union, Las Vegas Credit Union and Paramount Studios Employees Credit Union. In the late 90's a charter change resulted in shortening our name to First Entertainment Credit Union. 

Today the credit union manages more than $2.1 billion in assets and serves more than 90,000 members. We have branches throughout the Los Angeles area plus thousands of Shared Branching locations. Combining strength, safety and growth, today First Entertainment is the premier financial resource for those in the entertainment business.

At First Entertainment Credit Union we believe that your career matters. Just as our employees look to make a positive impact upon the lives of our members every day, First Entertainment supports those employees with the same dedication to excellence. A large part of our culture is built upon the idea that we are not employing workers, we are building leaders. We have a rich history of helping our employees to grow and develop into positions that align with each employee’s career story. We are proud to highlight in 2022 we have promoted nearly 30% of our hard-working staff!

First Entertainment actively pursues new and alternative ways to positively impact our members' lives and look for individuals who are willing to think outside the box, take on new challenges, and take calculated risks to create a better member experience.

If you are looking for an organization to progress your career, make an impact on the financial lives of our incredible members, and be continually challenged to push to new heights, First Entertainment is the place for you!

In addition to a great work culture, we also offer a wide array of benefits to help encourage a work-to-life balance to help our employees live a full, well-rounded life. Below is a list of some of our highly competitive benefits we offer qualified employees:

• Rich healthcare benefits and retirement plans, including profit sharing opportunities.
• Market competitive pay and bonus earning potentials.
• Paid New Parent Program.
• Generous time off plans, including PTO, Sick time, holidays, Volunteer Time Off and more.
• Robust Learning and Development programs to support personal and professional growth.
• Tuition and Education reimbursement program up to $5,250 annually.
• Commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) and opportunities to help make an impact on the communities.
• Employee-only financial readiness offerings (discounts on loan rates and fee waivers).
• Various stipends and accommodations to support an agile work model (Hybrid schedule and WFH and technology stipends are available for various roles).
• Meaningful wellness programs through CALM subscription and employer-paid EAP as well as Fitness Reimbursement.
• Unlimited referral bonus earning potential up to $5,000.
• Team building and cross functional events throughout the year, and more!