Frontline Club Documentary Programmer Role

The Frontline Club is looking for a Documentary Programmer with relevant experience in the field of film programming, documentary or broadcasting.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience in a relevant field.     

Job Specification

Reports to Programme Editor.

Key responsibilities: 

To oversee, promote, book and manage 80 screenings per year and work with the rest of the Frontline Club Charitable Trust team to deliver an exciting, topical and slick programme.

• Researching editorial content of screenings programme

• Securing and briefing speakers and moderators

• Overseeing event operations on the day of the event, from technical presentation to welcoming guests and introducing speakers

• Seeking sponsors and partners for the programme and partaking in festivals

• Maintaining relationships with distributors, production houses, organisations, editorial committee and individuals involved in the documentary industry

• Writing and compiling programme information for external and internal use (in conjunction with Programme Editor) 

• Promoting of the events in-house and externally and on social media

• Liaising with media and partner organisations to ensure promotion of the Frontline Club and Frontline events within the media

• Maintaining the Events calendar and web pages

• Handling event RSVPs

• Representing the Frontline Club at events 

The role is freelance, part-time (3 days per week including 2 evenings), with a day rate to be agreed based on the level of the individual’s experience.

Please send a CV and covering letter to Flora Carmichael at [email protected] before 10th March 2012.