Producer Of Screenings

Description:

PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow invites applications for the position of Producer of Screening and Experiences. The Producer of Screenings and Experiences assembles and manages the necessary day-to-day creative and practical production needs of film, new media, and experiential programming at PAM CUT. The Producer will plan and coordinate all projects through their creative life-cycles and partner on all programmatic efforts at the Tomorrow Theater to celebrate and challenge for whom, by whom and how cinematic stories are told.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, production and wrap of the wide-ranging content programming
At the direction of the PAM CUT Director, produces film and new media performances, special events, signature series, and celebrations of cinematic storytelling in all its forms, both solo, with partners, guest programmers/curators and PAM CUT creative teams
Work collaboratively with the operations, IT, and events teams to generate workback schedules and runs of shows for each evening(s) performance
In collaboration with the Director of PAM CUT and Associate Director of Operations, develop a consistent exhibition strategy, project management rubric and calendar for Tomorrow Theater programming that supports the PAM CUT’s artistic and financial goals.
Works with the Director to track upcoming new films, media, programs, and opportunities; liaison with key film, podcast, television, interactive, new media, arts and culture professionals locally and globally, including artists, distributors/streamers, talent, bookers, publicists, agents, and managers.
Active contributor with Director of PAM CUT, Associate Director of Operations, and marketing team to develop promotions, audience engagement and outreach strategies
Collaborate with community partners to develop a signature voice for each program, event, and festival in support of the mission of changing for whom, by whom, and how cinematic stories are told
Serve as an audience-facing presence alongside the Director of PAM CUT and PAM CUT staff at events and screenings
Contributes to the construction and budget management for each programmatic or special event
Ensures that screenings and events are coordinated and executed according to deadlines and budget

Secondary or Additional Responsibilities

Observe, track, and share emerging trends in global media exhibitions
Contributes copy for Exhibition-related marketing materials
Assist the Associate Director of Operations and the Finance department with negotiation of vendor and exhibition agreements
Collaborates across the organization in the development and maintenance of PAM CUT’s processes and systems to ensure exceptional program/exhibition excellence
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the Associate Programmer and Guest Programmers
Supervisory duties include: recruitment, mentoring, performance management, training, and coaching. Serves as a leadership example by being clear on the strategic direction of the department, being accountable and holding others accountable, and centering collaboration and the values of the museum
Decisions are made within Portland Art Museum’s policy constraints
Budget accountability and long term planning in conjunction with the Director of PAM CUT

Institutional Responsibilities

Support the Museum’s mission, vision and core values of creativity, connection, equity, learning, accessibility and accountability
Contribute to and support the Museum's strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity, equity, inclusion and access
Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
Promote equity and inclusion goals and have a “people first” mindset

Required Knowledge & Skills

If you have any questions along the way including wanting to talk about a non traditional career background, please reach out to HR.

Knowledge of commercial, independent, and international media arts communities and a strong network of media contacts to rely upon to engage with and celebrate diverse, and compelling content
Strong planning skills, as well as capacity to adapt to rapidly shifting priorities and strategies
Excellent oral and written communication skills, can convey complex concepts and procedures
Discrete in managing confidential information

Education, Formal & Informal Experience, Training Required, Certification, Etc.

A Bachelor’s degree in an arts, technology, or communication arts related field (and/or creative non-profit management) or equivalent combination of experience and education
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience, executing, managing and programming a film/new media/multi-media exhibition program at a theater, festival, museum/gallery, or arts non-profit
Minimum 5 years of managerial experience required; previous supervision of an arts program, production or events team preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills, which includes managing multiple projects simultaneously within a complex fast-paced environment
Strong technical skills a plus - this includes a working knowledge of film and new media technologies and technical specifications
Quick to learn new and existing technologies
Working knowledge of Google platform, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience required