Programme Officer, Project Coordination - HKIFF (3 months)

Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Ltd. (HKIFFS); Kowloon; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate subtitles for a prestigious film festival. This role involves liaising with freelancers, ensuring timely delivery of subtitles, and assisting in the coordination of Q&A sessions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the film industry, excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese, and proficiency in essential PC tools. Join this vibrant team and contribute to the success of a celebrated cultural event that brings films to life for audiences.

Qualifications

• University graduate with at least 2 years of experience in the film or cultural events industry.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subtitles translation and liaise with freelancers for timely delivery.
• Assist in organizing festival Q&A sessions and logistics.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Excellent command of Chinese (including Putonghua)

Good communication skills

PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Access)

Education

University graduate or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and organize subtitles translation, and source subtitles for the Festival;
• Liaise with freelancers and monitor the progress of all subtitles translation;
• Edit, proofread and fact-check subtitles;
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the delivery of subtitles is on schedule;
• Assist in the coordination of the festival Q&A sessions and compile schedule;
• Liaise and coordinate with moderators and interpreters for Q&A sessions;
• Assist in the implementation of other logistics needs as required;
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management.

Requirements:

• University graduate or equivalent;
• At least 2 years' working experience;
• Experience of working in film industry, cultural events;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua, knowledge of other languages will be an advantage;
• Good communication skills;
• Proficient in PC skills (MS Word, Excel and Access); and
• Required to work overtime and irregular hours including full-day work on weekends and public holidays during certain periods.