Industry Programs Manager

About Screenworks:
Screenworks is a national screen industry service provider based in Ballina NSW, that delivers professional development and networking opportunities and services for film and TV content creators and workers living in regional Australia. We're a registered non-profit charity with over 23 years of experience and have an exceptional reputation for helping regional people overcome challenges by connecting them to opportunities in the industry.

The purpose of this position:
Screenworks' Industry Programs Manager is a key role in organising and developing the industry events and programs that will build skills and enhance the careers of regional screen practitioners and grow the capacity of the screen industry in regional Australia. The Industry Programs Manager works with Screenworks' team to ensure that our programs, initiatives and events meet or exceed expectations set by the organisation.

What we need:
We're looking for a new team member who is passionate about affecting change in the lives and careers of regional people, is highly organised, has an understanding of the Australian screen industry, and has experience either working in the film and TV industry or experience delivering industry events or programs.

Position responsibilities & duties:
- Develop and deliver a calendar of events and programs including seminars and workshops (both online and face-to-face), that provide creative and professional opportunities for people at every career stage in regional Australia;
- develop and deliver Screenworks annual 3 day screen industry forum, working collaboratively with the Screenworks team and engaging contractors as required
- Prepare and monitor budgets for all events (subject to approval by the CEO);
- Oversee the work of Programs Coordinator and engage their support on the development and delivery of events.
- Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to engage their support in promoting the calendar of events and programs to ensure attendance and participation in Screenworks activities.
- Collect and assess data from Screenworks events, programs and initiatives, including reviewing participants' responses to events, past involvement and potential ongoing engagement with Screenworks, screen industry activity and project development.
- Drive the Screenworks membership expansion, including a focus on building the national member directory and the local crew database.
- Support local and incoming productions with referrals to local crew.
- Be responsible to the CEO of Screenworks for all administrative, operational and financial details relating to events/program management;
- Work closely with the CEO on the organisation's future planning;

Previous experience working in a screen production role, programs or events management or a role that supports careers or the development screen projects would be highly advantageous but not essential.

All candidates should provide a cover letter detailing their suitability for this position including highlights of your experience working in the screen industry or your experience working in events or programs that could be applied to this position and how your relevant experience addresses the position responsibilities.

For more information visit Screenworks' website.

We will be assessing submissions as they come in, but applications will close 5pm AEDT on 15 February 2024