Contractor - Film & TV Documentary Feature Programming Associate

This is a Full Time Job

Job Purpose
SXSW Film & TV Festival Documentary Feature Programming Associate watches and evaluates a high volume of feature films submitted for consideration for the festival. This position requires a strong awareness of SXSW's past programming slates and the festival's place and importance in the film industry. In particular, applicants should be able to contextualize films beyond their personal tastes and showcase an understanding of how films and filmmakers may (or may not) fit within the larger industry landscape.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
• Watching 20 documentary feature films per week for many weeks in a row

• Providing written feedback on each film by the deadline

• Adapt to feedback given by the SXSW Film & TV programming team

• Attending periodic programming meetings, as requested

Qualifications and Skills
• 3 years' experience in film programming/screening

• Interest/experience in film and the film industry

• Ability to watch 200 (or potentially more) feature films between August and January

• Strict deadline management

• Strong writing skills, with an ability to be informative but concise

• Ability to work within a team dynamic and communicate in a respectful manner

Physical Requirements
This position requires being in front of a computer screen and watching films for extended periods.

Work Location & Schedule
While SXSW is located in Austin, Texas, this position will be remote. Our screening season takes place between August and December.

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