JOB OPPORTUNITY II Film Commissioner - Calgary Economic Development

JOB OPPORTUNITY II Film Commissioner - Calgary Economic Development

Calgary Economic Development is seeking a Film Commissioner to promote Calgary as the location of choice for the creation of and investment in film, television and media production, both locally and internationally.

About the Position:

The Film Commissioner will bring a clear and compelling vision for the future of media production in Calgary and Alberta, possessing the strategic and entrepreneurial acumen to execute that vision successfully in the current media landscape. Across the television and film landscape, locally and internationally, now is a moment of significant change and reimagination. Calgary Economic Development, along with its Film Commissioner, will be well-positioned to spearhead the expansion of production in Calgary during this phase of renewal. The Film Commissioner’s vision and plans will be both inspirational and pragmatic, galvanizing artists, production companies, producers and other stakeholders into the future. This position represents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a unique and rapidly growing industry and sector with the potential to redefine the trajectory of television and film production in Calgary and throughout Alberta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Encouraging and empowering others, fostering collaboration between organizations/multiple groups.
• Respectful: Appreciates unique backgrounds and perspectives and can leverage team strengths. Respects diverse perspectives and strives to find inclusion for ideas/perspectives.
• Entrepreneurial: A visionary leader who wants to lead a team and achieve more together.
• Client Service / Customer Orientation: Acts as a strategic partner to clients; creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
• Analytical: Able to analyze problems/situations from multiple perspectives and diverse sets of information.
• Local and Global Insight: Understanding of the domestic and foreign business environment, including government, industry, culture and regulatory frameworks.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the industry/business and foresee future opportunities and challenges, with a clear understanding of business drivers.
• Developing Others / Growing Talent: Develops the team within the workgroup and from outside the workgroup (i.e. formal assignments, information feedback, mentorship, coaching, etc.).
• Adaptability: Can pivot quickly to changing priorities/tasks/deadlines and looks for creative or alternative ways to enable workflow.
• Independence: Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively in a team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in business, film studies, marketing, international relations, broadcasting communications or commerce is preferred.
• Ten or more years of industry experience; experience in promoting locations or services, ideally within the film or tourism industries.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, government officials and local businesses.
• Strong understanding of film/television, media production and creative industries as economic drivers for a region.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the continental and international business communities as well as a thorough understanding of the Calgary and region business environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective client acquisition and relationship management.
• Demonstrated high-level technical knowledge in all creative industries areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a changing and/or political environment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in the latest standard software applications and CRM experience.
• Demonstrated experience with sales and delivery, together with experience in selling via reputation, relationship management/credibility/business acumen, not simply using technical information and data.
• Experience working with politically sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong operational and leadership skills pertaining to the technical facilities in the creative industries sector.
• Flexibility and the ability to work irregular hours and travel frequently within Alberta and occasionally internationally.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation: Calgary Economic Development offers a comprehensive compensation package, including an annual salary of $100,000 to $130,000 per year commensurate with experience, variable compensation based on deliverables, a generous vacation and professional development package and membership in Calgary Economic Development’s extended benefit program. The ideal candidate must be willing to relocate to Calgary.

Application Instructions: Martin Bragg and Nicola Dawes of Martin Bragg & Associates will guide the Calgary Economic Development Film Commissioner search. To apply confidentially, please email your letter of interest and resume in Word or PDF format to Martin Bragg & Associates at: filmcommissioner@mbassociates.ca. Potential candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as the review of applications will begin promptly and will conclude once an appropriate candidate has been identified. All candidates will receive an acknowledgment of their application. No phone calls, please.