Young Film Programmer Trainee

Salary: £12.21 p/hour

FACT Liverpool has unveiled a new opportunity, supported by Film Hub North, for a young person aged 18 to 25 and based in the North West to become a Young Film Programmer Trainee.

As a Young Film Programmer Trainee, we’ll support your development and equip you with the skills to deliver large-scale film events. You’ll assist the Film and Events Officer in establishing partnerships with key organisations and help develop a young film audience aged 15 to 25.

Role details

• Part-time, 14 hours p/week (typically Tuesday and Wednesdays
• Six-month contract
• To find out more, please visit FACT’s jobs page.

What to expect

Throughout the traineeship, FACT will provide a structured progression pathway, offering an introduction to film programming and support for a future career in cinema. You will gain hands-on experience by shadowing and assisting our Film and Events Officer, actively contributing to the programming and delivery of film screenings, while also accessing networking opportunities.

A key focus of the traineeship will be engaging younger audiences by curating a programme specifically designed for them. This will culminate in leading the programming and project management of a Cinema in the City event hosted at FACT. Cinema in the City is FACT’s film programme that takes place at FACT and other venues across the Liverpool City Region. Its focus is to screen independent and specialised films to engage new audiences and communities across the city.

Person specifications

We welcome applications from young people aged 18 to 25 years, valuing transferable skills and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in an arts organisation is required – just a strong enthusiasm for film!

Essential skills and experience

• A passion for film
• Based in the North West of the UK
• Aged between 18 to 25 years old
• Organised, with the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
• Reliable timekeeping for work shifts and events
• Strong communication skills both via email and face-to-face, when engaging with audiences and partner organisations
• Willingness to develop networking skills
• Openness to working in a diverse environment with people from all backgrounds and at all levels within an organisation
• Comfortable to use Google applications or willing to learn
• Able to engage in self-study as part of training

Desirable skills

• Functional maths skills to support budgeting for events
• Motivation and a positive attitude to taking on tasks
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

How to apply

Please visit the FACT website and download a recruitment pack for full details and information on how to apply.

FACT Liverpool is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and our proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The closing date for this position is 30/05/2025 at 23:59