Festival Print Traffic Coordinator

The Montclair Film Festival is seeking a Print Traffic Coordinator for the 2020 Festival which will run from May 1st-10th . This is a paid position that can be mainly remotely from early March-mid April and on-site from late April- mid May.

The Print Traffic Coordinator, under the supervision of the Technical Director, will manage print traffic and develop relationships with Festival Programmers to secure on-time receipt of and return film prints.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain print tracking database and continual reporting of print status
  • Track shipping and receiving of all films and videos, including theater assignment and post-festival destination
  • Quality control to ensure film data is accurate
  • Timely delivery to and pick up from festival venues
  • Maintain shipping costs within festival budget
  • Work with shipping companies to import and export films
  • Assist with house and projection operations during festival
  • Assist Technical Director as needed
  • Complete wrap report and participate in debriefing meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiar with film media and technical standards required
  • Ability to work efficiently and under deadline pressure
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, smart phones, and Google Drive
  • Prior experience with logistics and film festivals a plus
  • Local applicants are preferred as housing and transportation are not guaranteed