What union or guild is the associate producer associated with?

The associate producer is primarily associated with the Producers Guild of America (PGA). This organization represents the interests of producers in the industry, including those in various roles such as associate producers. The PGA focuses on establishing standards for the production process, ensuring fair treatment for producers and advocating for their rights within the film and television sectors.

While other guilds like the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IASTSE) are crucial to their respective members—directors and crew members—the associate producer typically aligns more closely with the practices and regulations set forth by the PGA. The notion of an associate producer being part of a non-union scenario would generally imply a lack of industry-recognized governance or support, which is not commonly the case for producers operating within standard industry practices. Recognition and association with established guilds ensure that producers, including associate producers, uphold professional standards and benefit from union protections.