Print Traffic & Quality Control Coordinator
New York Film Festival
New York, NYFreelance Job
JOB OVERVIEW
The Print Traffic and QC Coordinator supports the Exhibition Team in print traffic leading up to and during the 62nd New York Film Festival (NYFF). Duties include supporting the logistics of transporting inbound and outbound moving image materials, tracking the external and internal movement of these assets amongst the various NYFF venues, and representing the Exhibition team on site in the run up and during the Festival. The applicant will need to conduct basic media checks, keep the various print traffic databases up to date, liaise with the FLC projection team, and work closely with the Senior Coordinator of Exhibition and Programming. The applicant must be technically literate, detail oriented, and should thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Liaise with print sources to ensure the timely delivery of any necessary assets;
Accept and process film shipments and downloads according to Festival priorities;
Update the print traffic database (AWB information, formats, exhibition technical details);
Administer backup drives for all festival films;
Conduct thorough media quality checks from workstation and in-cinema technical checks, compiling all relevant presentation related notes;
Verify and log KDMs for encrypted DCPs;
Assist in the compilation of media for NYFF Talks;
Deliver media and technical information to the various NYFF venues, on campus and partners;
Complete other administrative and programming department support tasks as assigned;
Prepare outbound shipments;
Participate in the Exhibition team post mortem wrap meeting, which includes;
Submitting a brief wrap report at the conclusion of the festival;
Presenting a pending outbound shipments list on the last day of employment.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
At least a year of experience handling both analog and digital film formats, including the basic elements of DCP technical standards.
Experience with international import/export shipping and Federal Express software preferred.
Must be comfortable with heavy lifting (i.e. 50 lb. parcel)
Previous print traffic experience at a film festival is preferred.
Experience with Eventival or a similar festival database is a plus.
Proficient in the Google Suite of office products (Mail, Calendar, Chat, Docs, Sheets, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and organized.
Ability to work independently.
Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as driven by the pre-festival testing and festival calendar.
Salary/Benefits
$23.00 - 24.00 per hour
Additional Information
ABOUT FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER
For over 50 years, Film at Lincoln Center has been dedicated to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema, and enriching film culture. Film at Lincoln Center fulfills its mission through the programming of festivals, series, retrospectives, and new releases; the presentation of podcasts, talks, and special events; and the creation and implementation of artist initiatives. Since its founding in 1969, this nonprofit organization has brought the celebration of American and international film to the world-renowned Lincoln Center arts complex, making the discussion and appreciation of cinema accessible to a broad audience and ensuring that it remains an essential art form for years to come.
Film at Lincoln Center is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied audiences we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Film at Lincoln Center prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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