Job Announcement

FESTIVAL PRINT TRAFFIC COORDINATOR

TERM: March 15 – May 14, 2010
PAY: $700.00 per month (Half-time, Full-time during festival, exempt, temporary, no benefits)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12, 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Print Traffic Coordinator, under the supervision of the Festival Co-Director, will manage print traffic for the 26th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, from April 30 through May 10, 2010.  The Coordinator will develop relationships with external print traffic coordinators, secure on-time receipt of Festival films and videos, and arrange for timely shipping of prints and videos to their next destination.

If applicable, academic credit is offered in addition to financial compensation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Maintain print tracking database

•    Track shipping and receiving of all films and videos, including origin, carrier, tracking number, theater assignment and post-festival destination
•    Liaise with projectionists and Festival Projection Coordinator at each Festival venue
•    Continual reporting of print status and usage during film festival
•    Cue videotapes and check prints
•    Timely delivery to and pick up from Festival venues
•    Maintain shipping costs within Festival budget
•    Work with shipping companies to import and export films
•    Assist with house and projection operations during festival

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Able to work independently, efficiently and under deadline pressure
•    Excellent oral and written communications skills.  Detail-oriented, organized, motivated
•    Possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance
•    Experience as a Print Traffic Coordinator or international parcel shipping a plus
•    Familiar with film and video formats and film production required
•    Complete post-Festival activities: evaluation, manual, and donor appreciation letters


TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter by February 12, 2010 (RECEIPT Date) to:
Shinae Yoon, Executive Director, VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA  90012 or
via email to shinae@vconline.org. No phone calls, please.

ABOUT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is a full-service media arts center dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of Asian Pacific American peoples, communities and heritage through the media arts. Our mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications is the presenter of The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Southern California’s premier showcase for Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema.  Visual Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

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