Jobs

Check this page regularly for details of jobs in the independent cinema sector – many of which are not advertised in the national press – including:

  • Cinema and film festival directors
  • Programmers and curators
  • Press and marketing
  • Sponsorship and development
  • Projectionists
  • Front of house staff
  • Volunteers and work placements
  • Marketing, press and sales positions with independent distributors

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Industry Office Coordinator
The BFI 54th London Film Festival

Fixed Term Contract until 12 November 2010. Salary £21,959 to £25,689 pro rata

The BFI 54th London Film Festival is seeking to fill the following position in its Industry department.

The focus of our festivals team is the delivery of both our festivals to the highest possible standard, for the benefit of filmmakers, audiences and film culture in general. The successful candidate will be required to look after the accreditation and ticketing needs of some 1100 industry professionals, and oversee the integration of the festival's new badge-making and data collection system. The Industry Office Coordinator will also be involved in the management of the festival delegate centre and industry events.

You will have Interest in international film culture and detailed knowledge of the film industry. Applicants should have a high calibre of IT and organisational skills and at least two years experience of film festival operations.

You will be based at Belvedere Road (nearest station is Waterloo). You will enjoy benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, 28-33 days annual leave, free tickets to BFI Southbank events plus many other discounts and benefits.

Further details about the post and the BFI can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/jobs or by email: jobs@bfi.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 August 2010 and interviews will be held on 6 August 2010.

Assistant to the Artistic Director, Head of Operations & Programming (3-6 months)
CINEMOI

Travel expenses paid

A rare opportunity to be part of a new cultural venture in the UK.

CINEMOI, the first and only TV channel dedicated to French film on Sky 343 — 20 films a month, exclusive interviews with talent and directors (Michael Caine, Vincent Cassel, Catherine Deneuve, Romain Duris to name a few…)

The role will include liaising with film distributors and the programming operations manager; assisting with communications and reports; working closely with head of marketing, helping with logistics and organisation of live events and experimental media.

The skills required include being dedicated, enthusiastic, having attention to detail, using your own initiative, good writing skills, an interest in cinema and French culture and a desire to work in film and television.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to Aurélie Brault, Head of Marketing and Sarathy Sankar, Programming Operations Manager. The closing date for applications is Monday 2 August 2010 and the internship will start from the 16 August 2010.

Short Course Administrator
Skillset Academi+, Cardiff

£18,643 - £21,565 (fixed-term contract to 1 February 2011)

The Short Course Administrator will be responsible for the smooth running of all administrative aspects of the Skillset Academi+. The postholder will need a working knowledge of the Creative Industries and training sector in Wales and an awareness of the Higher Education sector in Wales would be advantageous, as would the ability to speak Welsh. Fantastic written and oral communication and research skills are required as well as the ability to problem solve and a commitment to a career in the creative industries in Wales. Based at the Screen Academy Wales (offices in Cardiff Bay, University of Glamorgan's ATRiuM and the University of Wales, Newport)

For further information and an application form please visit www.glam.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively, e-mail jobs@glam.ac.uk or access www.skillsetacademiplus.org. When requesting an application form, please quote reference CCI323. The closing date for applications is 12noon, Wednesday 4 August 2010. Interviews will be held on the 9 August 2010.

Sponsorship Assistant
BFI, London

Fixed Term Contract until 29 April 2011. Salary £17,708 to £20,716 pro rata

The Development department has responsibility for raising funds for a wide range of BFI activities through corporate sponsorship, individuals, trusts, foundations and statutory grants.

The BFI is now seeking an exceptional, self-motivated and creative individual to join our development team as Sponsorship Assistant. Working primarily on the London Film Festival and London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival the post also encompasses projects across the BFI.

The desired candidate will have experience in fundraising or events; a track record of account management and demonstrable relationship building skills. Applicants will be able to think creatively in identifying potential sponsorship opportunities and matching these with new partners and prospects.

You will be based at BFI Southbank (nearest station Waterloo). You will enjoy benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, 28-33 days annual leave, free tickets to BFI Southbank events plus many other discounts and benefits.

Further details about the post and the BFI can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/jobs or by email: jobs@bfi.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4 August 2010 and interviews will be held the week commencing 9 August 2010.

Duty Manager
Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

Part-time approximately 30 hours/week. Includes evening and weekend work as well as Bank Holidays. Pay: £8.27 per hour.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to manage and supervise all operations of the cinema to agreed standards.

Responsibilities will include front of house, financial management, office administration, maintaining stock, personnel and repairs and maintenance. For a full job description please visit www.phoenixcinema.co.uk/news.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to info@phoenixcinema.co.uk by 5pm, Monday 9 August 2010.

Guest & Hospitality Coordinator Internship
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival

To manage the guest service and coordinate hospitality for the Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival 15-19 September 2010. The role includes booking travel and accommodation, itineraries, event and delegate hospitality.

This is a crucial role within the festival team demanding excellent communication and organisational skills with great opportunities to meet international artists and filmmakers and networking possibilities.

The role requires:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel
  • Some office based experience

Tasks will include:

  • Booking travel and accommodation for Festival guests, delegates and staff
  • Drafting and distributing itineraries for artists, filmmakers and speakers
  • Overseeing guest and delegate hospitality and accreditation
  • Liaising with travel companies, accommodation, cafes, bars, restaurants and caterers
  • Assisting with the arranging of receptions, meetings, parties and special events
  • Ensuring guests and delegates enjoy the duration of their stay at the festival

You will need to be available from the 23rd August 2010 for one day per week with full availability from 13 - 19 September 2010. This is an unpaid position, however, reasonable expenses will be paid such as travel and accommodation during the festival.

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to Adam Graham via email to adam@berwickfilm-artsfest.com. The deadline for applications is Monday 9 August 2010. Interviews will be held on Monday 16 August 2010.

Marketing Intern
Picturehouse Cinemas, London

Picturehouse Cinemas are looking for an intern to work in the Marketing Department for 3 months starting from the end of August.

The successful applicant will work on film and event marketing across the Picturehouse group of cinemas, areas covered will include: online marketing including social media, print marketing, partner relationships, cinema communications.

The candidate should be:

  • Passionate about cinema
  • Computer and web savvy
  • A fast learner and effective under pressure
  • Flexible and very much a team player

The internship is based at the Picturehouse head office on Beak Street in Soho. The position is for a minimum of 3 days a week for 3 months. To apply please send a CV and covering letter to charlotte.h@picturehouses.co.uk or to:

Charlotte Hines
City Screen Ltd
16-18 Beak Street
London W1F 9RD

The closing deadline for applications is the Tuesday, 10 August 2010.

Marketing Advisor (Digital)
BFI, London

Fixed term contract - 6 months. Salary £27,230 to £31,855

We are looking for a Marketing Advisor (Digital) to work in our Marketing team. Working closely with the Marketing team and in liaison with the Digital team, you will devise, coordinate and implement digital marketing plans for the BFI.

The role will be responsible for leading on the marketing of BFI through digital channels, analysing and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing activity whilst reviewing and introducing innovative marketing solutions.

You will need a minimum of three years' experience in a digital marketing role. The post holder will have extensive knowledge and experience of all key aspects of digital marketing including e-marketing and copywriting.

You will enjoy benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, 28-33 days annual leave, free tickets to BFI Southbank events plus many other discounts and benefits.

Further details about the post and the BFI can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/jobs or by email: jobs@bfi.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 August 2010 and interviews will be held the week commencing 23 August 2010.

Project Manager
Arika, Edinburgh

7 month contract

Arika is searching for an experienced freelance Project Manager to oversee the delivery of 2 major festival projects, Instal in Glasgow and Kill Your Timid Notion in Edinburgh over a 7 month period. Responsibilities include production, scheduling, budget management, staff recruitment and liaison, artist and partner liaison. We are looking for a highly organised pro-active planner and complete finisher, committed to systematically getting the job done. For the full job description with details of hours, please request the recruitment pack.

Arika organise experiences and encounters that deepen our engagement with experimental approaches to music and listening, film and viewing. We are one of the leading organisations in our field in the UK. Intelligent but not academic, popular but not populist; our events support, nurture and present radical artistic ideas and ways in which those ideas can have a use to us all. We work with internationally recognised partners to produce critically acclaimed events including Kill Your Timid Notion, Instal and Shadowed Spaces. More information about our events can be found here: www.arika.org.uk.

Fees will be negotiated around daily standard rates and based on demonstrable experience. If you are interested in this Edinburgh based post, please email bryony@arika.org.uk or call 0131 556 0878 to request the recruitment pack, remembering to mention how you heard about the post. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 18 August 2010. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 August 2010 in Edinburgh.

Administrator
Arika, Edinburgh

8 month contract, part-time 22.5 hours per week

Arika is searching for an experienced Administrator to support the current Directors in the delivery of core administrative and operational tasks. Key responsibilities will be: general management of the day-to-day running of the core organisation including financial management, scheduling, operations, governance, fundraising research. For the full job description, please request the recruitment pack.

Arika organise experiences and encounters that deepen our engagement with experimental approaches to music and listening, film and viewing. We are one of the leading organisations in our field in the UK. Intelligent but not academic, popular but not populist; our events support, nurture and present radical artistic ideas and ways in which those ideas can have a use to us all. We work with internationally recognised partners to produce critically acclaimed events including Kill Your Timid Notion, Instal and Shadowed Spaces. More information about our events can be found here: www.arika.org.uk.

The fee will be in the region of £8000 total for the full 8 month term, dependent on demonstrable experience. If you are interested in this Edinburgh based post, please email bryony@arika.org.uk or call 0131 556 0878 to request the recruitment pack, remembering to mention how you heard about the post. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 20 August 2010. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 September 2010 in Edinburgh.