Programmer (BFI Festivals)

Salary: £34,602 - 40,545

The BFI’s Festival Team is looking for a programmer to join the team to deliver a programme that is diverse, informed and cine-literate to a wide range of audiences for our Festivals.

Role details

• Full-time
• Fixed-term until 31 March 2026 (potential of a further 1-year extension)
• For full details and to apply, see the Programmer (BFI Festivals) job description

Role responsibilities

• Be a key member of the programme team, supporting the artistic vision of the festivals and think creatively about welcoming existing and new audiences to a wide range of work. 
• Work alongside the internal programme team and selection committee to devise and deliver a programme that meets the box office and audience targets and upholds the BFI’s commitment to dialogue and debate around the moving image.   
• Actively engaging in all elements of the programme including film selections, public programmes, writing for festival publications, hosting Q&A’s and events. 

Person specifications

• Significant professional experience of film and event programming for audiences in a film festival, cinema, or closely related cultural industry. 
• Experience in scheduling film programmes and events. 
• Knowledge of a broad range of international cinema and historical film. 
• The ability to identify potential audiences and make programme selection beyond the realm of personal taste. 
• A passion for and significant previous experience programming for LGBTQIA+ cinema and cultural events.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a broad range of international cinema and historical film with a particular speciality across LGBTQIA+ works.

How to apply

To find out more and apply, see the Programmer (BFI Festivals) job description and submit an application.

First interviews will be held on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

The closing date for this position is 17/12/2024 at 23:59