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Assistant Film Officer

Shoreditch, London

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our team at The Film Office. You will be working with us to manage film and photography enquiries for our client boroughs and private locations & be working in one of the busiest production cities in the world: London.

Working in an industry worth an estimated £3.8bn to the UK economy, the role will offer you first hand exposure to the latest filming and photography activities taking place in the Capital. From stills fashion shoots, commercials, corporate and experiential events, TV dramas to the biggest feature films in production - by joining us you will be a part of making London's media world tick.

Applicant Requirements:
We require you to adopt our professional approach to managing new filming enquiries, take responsibility and ownership for your work whilst maintaining a positive and confident personality. While fun, it is a role full of responsibility, learning and development and we are therefore looking for a committed candidate to fit in with our experienced team. You will receive training and support throughout but sought after attributes include:
• Film Industry knowledge & experience with a good understanding of the Locations Department
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & negotiating skills
• A demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
• IT literate (Lightroom, Photoshop and Mac knowledge preferred or an ability to learn new
software quickly)
• Understanding of different social media platforms
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries
• Photography skills & an eagerness to learn more
• Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in a fast paced environment

Role Description:
You will support the team with incoming requests to film and develop strategies for maximising filming within our client boroughs and private locations whilst minimising the impact of filming on local residents and businesses.

You will be:
• Managing the implementation of new film and photography enquiries in our London Boroughs (via phone / email) whilst liaising with colleagues and other Council departments as necessary
• Processing Film and Photography applications via FilmHub.co.uk - our online application management software
• Promoting locations to and matching them to production briefs
• Managing our online location library via our integrated CMS
• Location photography and editing (Photoshop/Lightroom)
• Social Media management and newsletter creation
• Location scouting & sourcing
• Carrying out financial administration and invoicing
• Attending on-site meetings with film companies and managers of local facilities if required and
representing The Film Office accordingly
• Oversee the provision of appropriate documentation including Risk Assessments, Public liability insurance and the issuing of filming licences
• Maintaining and updating the Film Locations Library
• Marketing our locations and client boroughs as a premier film destination
• Building E-Newsletters
• Undertake film industry research and training as available
• Carry out all tasks with due regard to Health & Safety requirements and regulations and our Equal Opportunities Policy

All staff benefit from the full support of The Film Office team. On joining you will undergo structured staff training.

About The Film Office
The Film Office is a film liaison and management company professionally managing filming services on behalf of London Boroughs and private locations for over 20 years. We provide a proactive, dedicated and professional film management service provision for our clients to promote, co-ordinate and manage all aspects of filming.

We establish film friendly policies and filming protocol for our clients and provide a one-stop-shop approach to accommodate all production's needs. Our tailored management approach ensures we increase revenue, filming, reputation and create community benefit opportunities for our clients, whilst reducing costs - ensuring that filming takes place in a safe and controlled manner, causing the minimal disturbance to local residents and businesses at all times.



Date Approved

29/08/18

Deadline For Applications

30/09/18

Job Title

Assistant Film Officer

Location

Shoreditch, London

Remote Working Options

Not Applicable

Salary/Rate

£24,000

Contract Type

Other

Duration

Full time

Industry

Film

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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