Film & TV Narrative Shorts Program Associate

This is a Full Time Job

Job Purpose
SXSW Film & TV Festival Narrative Short Programming Associates watch and evaluate a high volume of short films (under 40 minutes) submitted for consideration for the festival. This position requires a strong awareness of SXSW's past programming slates, as well as the festival's place and importance in the film industry. In particular, applicants should be able to contextualize films beyond their personal tastes and demonstrate an understanding of how films and filmmakers may (or may not) fit within the broader industry landscape.

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Watching 60 narrative short films per week for 14 weeks

• Providing written feedback on each film on deadline

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

• Attending scheduled programming meetings, as requested

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

• Interest/experience in film and the film industry

• Ability to watch at least 800 short films between August and November

• 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 sitting in front of a computer screen for extended periods, watching films.

Work Location & Schedule
This is an Independent Contractor position. The screening season takes place between August and December.