Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Film2Future is a nonprofit based in Los Angeles that is working to create a pipeline for youth from underserved communities across Los Angeles to achieve careers in the film industry by providing free, intensive filmmaking instruction and career development support. The core of Film2Future’s programming is a summer intensive, during which a cohort of high school students work in teams to complete short films. The Music Video Production Lead will play a key role in designing and executing this new program at Film2Future, using their experience in music video production to support curriculum and overseeing a team of Supervisors during the summer production to ensure that student projects are completed and “studio approved” on time. The student productions phase will take place over 7 weeks beginning in late June 23 and continuing through August 9 during which hours will be very intensive, 6 days a week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with the Film2Future team on development of curricula, program schedule, and production timelines aligned with Film2Future’s existing model.
• With exceptional attention to detail and foresight, create/update checklists and program materials to support student film makers in executing high quality, safe film productions
• Help identify needs and secure equipment necessary for student film completion while remaining in budget and ensuring all equipment is used and maintained safely
• Help recruit and hire Production and Post-Production Supervisors, as necessary
• Coordinate volunteer mentors, communicating team needs and goals for each session
• Manage Production Supervisors to ensure deadlines for deliverables are met, mentor and “studio” feedback is integrated, and student films are completed and approved on time 
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and Founder to ensure impactful programming
• Establish, communicate, and modify as needed daily tasks for student teams to complete in order to meet expected timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Production and Post Production Supervisors, and on set mentors, and address challenges as they arise
• Provide daily email updates during program to Founder and team on progress of student projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of production experience in music industry production, with a comprehensive understanding of the full life cycle of music video creation from development through post-production
• Demonstrated success working with artists and their representatives
• Experience managing teams with exceptional communication and project management skills
• At least two professional references are required
• Connection to the mission of the organization
• Lived or work experience in our students’ communities a plus
• Bilingual, English-Spanish speaking a plus
• Due to work with minors, must be able to pass a background check
• Valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle for travel as needed (mileage will be reimbursed for local travel as required)

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