Center for Asian American Media
Film Festival Assistant Director & Programmer
POSITION: Full-time, exempt, generous benefits
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: August 4, 2008 start-date
PAY: Salary commensurate with experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Center for Asian American Media seeks a highly qualified individual to join the year-round staff of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) in a key film programming and management capacity. The SFIAAFF is the largest event of its kind in the nation, annually presenting over 130 films and videos over an 11-day run in mid-March. 2009 marks its 27th year. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the development and implementation of the Festival’s annual program, in close collaboration with the Festival Director and Program Manager. Areas of responsibility include: film programming and administration, strategic planning of marketing and publicity, staff management, public speaking, guest hospitality, programmatic travel and oversight of key areas of event administration.
Position is rigorous, dynamic, creative and requires ambition, initiative and superior communication, organizational and management skills.
SPECIFIC DUTIES (partial list):
Program Development and Implementation
• Collaborative development of annual Festival film program: scope, tributes, focuses
• Filmmaker and distributor relations
• Film tracking, solicitation, review
• Event scheduling and slotting
• Programmatic travel
• Program note and essay writing
Staff Management
• Management, coaching and supervision of several Festival staff, including Publicity, Print Traffic, Box Office and Marketing Coordinators
• Management of weekly staff meetings
Marketing and Publicity Strategy
• Ensure proper presentation of Festival campaign and program in public arenas
• Contribute to development of annual Festival marketing plan
• Work with Festival publicist to generate key press messaging and releases
Administration:
• Manage internal complimentary ticket policies
• Oversee production and design of advertising and print collateral
• Maintain Festival programming databases
• Coordinate non-festival screenings
QUALIFICATIONS:
CAAM seeks an individual who is passionate about Asian American, Asian and independent film and video. Qualified candidates would be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where adaptability, teamwork, resourcefulness and organizational skills are essential. Candidates should have:
• Exhibition and Film Festival experience
• Knowledge of Asian American communities and Asian American and Asian cinema
• Program management, personnel supervision and organizational leadership experience
• Superior communication skills (including writing and public speaking)
• Programmatic vision and ideas
• Command of MS Office and Filemaker Pro software
• Fluency with Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator a plus
• Film production experience highly preferred
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples (one must be film-related) and three professional references by July 3, 2008 to: Kar Yin Tham, Director of Administration, CAAM, 145 9th St. #350, San Francisco, CA 94103 or via email to karyin [at] asianamericanmedia [dot] org. No phone calls, please.
ABOUT SFIAAFF: The Center for Asian America Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SFIAAFF is the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting 130 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Since 1982, the SFIAAFF has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new Asian cinema.
Click here for more information about the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.
ABOUT CAAM: The Center for Asian American Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. CAAM is an equal opportunity employer.
