Scribe Video Center seeks a Film Programmer/Field Producer to coordinate 2024 Street Movies!, an outdoor summer film series. Scribe partners with neighborhood organizations across the Philadelphia region (including Camden and Chester) to present screenings of short independent films in outdoor neighborhood settings (vacant lots, parks, playgrounds, etc.) The screenings include live performances (music, spoken-word, dance, etc.), as well as a facilitated discussion of the films. A total of nine Street Movies! presentations will take place in August and early September 2024.

The Field Producer enlists neighborhood groups throughout Philadelphia region to partner with Scribe; works with groups to develop a film program that is of interest to each selected community; books live performers (including music, poetry, dance), auditions and recruits emcees and technical crew; and writes copy for marketing materials (posters, program guides). A substantial amount of time is spent researching, screening and selecting appropriate independent film works for Street Movies! On the day of screenings, the Field Producer, working with a small road crew, is responsible for bringing projection and screening equipment to each outdoor site; set up and breakdown of video, audio and projection equipment. Field Producer also supervises video presentation of on-site performance and discussion of Street Movies! event to live audience.

This is a part -time position from March to mid-September 2024 and reports to the Screening Manager and Director. Compensation rate $25 to $27 an hour.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of digital video projection equipment
• Knowledge of lighting, video and audio recording
• Experience directing live performance for video
• Experience setting up sound systems for live concerts
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Excellent public speaking skills with ability to communicate about Scribe’s mission and programs
• Valid driver’s license with experience driving a passenger van
• Experience supervising staff
• Ability to lift and carry equipment
• Highly organized and good at inventorying equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of Philadelphia area neighborhoods

If interested please send a letter of interest and a resume to jobs(at)scribe(dot)org. Please write ”Street Movies! Producer” in subject line.