Job Description
Artist Services Assistant
Description
Job Title:
Artist Services Assistant
Business Unit:
Operations & Production
Supervisory
No
TERM:
Seasonal/Temp (7 Weeks): 3/21-5/6/2022
About FLC
For over 50 years, Film at Lincoln Center has been dedicated to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema and enriching film culture. Film at Lincoln Center fulfills its mission through the programming of festivals, series, retrospectives, and new releases; the presentation of podcasts, talks, and special events; and the creation and implementation of artist initiatives. Since its founding in 1969, this nonprofit organization has brought the celebration of American and international film to the world-renowned Lincoln Center arts complex, making the discussion and appreciation of cinema accessible to a broad audience and ensuring that it remains an essential art form for years to come.
About the role
The Artist Services Assistant is a critical part of the New Directors/New Films team. Working under the supervision of the Senior Programming Coordinator, the AS Assistant serves as a liaison between the festival and a portfolio of films, organizing travel, guest appearances at official festival events, event invitations, ticketing, and other “ground game” responsibilities. In addition to these service-oriented responsibilities, the Assistant interacts with publicity and events staff associated with their films on behalf of the festival, ensuring clean, streamlined communication between filmmakers and ND/NF
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the main point of contact on-site for a portfolio of ND/NF guests;
Assist with filmmaker and guest travel and accommodation arrangements;
Coordinate ticketing requests for associated Guests;
Coordinate all other filmmaker or guest benefits as required;
Coordinate with hotel and airlines for guests as required;
Communicate talent and attendance updates promptly with programming, marketing, and publicity teams;
Participate in walkthroughs, site visits, and training sessions as required;
Collaborate with FLC and MoMA Programming, Publicity, and Events Departments as required;
Follow up with filmmakers about invitations to key events as directed;
Adhere to established budgeting and financial tracking policies;
Create and distribute the festival schedule (“Daily Grind”) and moderator scripts as required each day;
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Previous film festival experience;
Proficiency with GSuite;
Attention to detail and ability to work independently;
Knowledge of film and film festival best practices.
Travel:
None
Film at Lincoln Center is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied audiences we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Film at Lincoln Center prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.