ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
New Jersey treats Associate Director, Motion Picture and Television Development Commission as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Motion Picture and Television Commission, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, coordinates and secures film locations for production companies working in New Jersey; responds to requests for assistance from production companies; acts as liaison between production companies and state, county, and municipal government agencies throughout New Jersey; coordinates various Commission office operations and procedures to improve the Commission's ability to deal with production requests effectively and efficiently; performs other duties as required.
Examples of work
- Researches and photographs film locations for specific presentations to production companies, and for permanent placement in the Commission's location files.
- Coordinate activities and assists filmmakers in meeting whatever special filming requirements that are attendant to filming in a particular area such as insurance, police and/or fire assistance, pyrotechnical licenses, and so forth.
- Maintains and updates the Commission's statewide network of liaisons, arranges the appointment of liaisons in cities, towns, and counties that do not have them, and arranges the reappointment of same where liaisons have resigned.
- Coordinates the Commission's student internship program, helps select qualified applicants, and supervises students while they are working in the Commission offices.
- Assists in the compilation of the Commission's Production Services Directory, listing production companies and related services in the state, and in the dissemination of this information to key production company personnel.
- Assists in the acquisition and storage of location and production services data in computer files.
- Assists the Executive Director in carrying out the administrative details of the Commission.
- Participates in formulating plans to implement recommendations to various production companies.
- Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports based on studies, surveys, and investigations that contain findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in film, television, or related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in motion picture and/or television production.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of motion picture and television industry production needs, and of the structure of New Jersey municipal, county, and state governments.
Knowledge of public relations skills and techniques.
Knowledge of architecture and interior design with keen visual eye and sensitivity to period detail.
Ability to write clear, concise instructions, and to use the English language with a high degree of proficiency.
Ability to classify and store information in a logical, useful manner using various manual or electronic media.
Ability to interpret and analyze legal ordinances, and convey information and recommendations about them in a clear, concise way.
Ability to anticipate problems before they occur, and to troubleshoot and resolve them on behalf of all parties when they do occur.
Ability to organize complex projects with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and perform under significant time constraints.
Ability to react decisively and responsibly in emergency situations.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to interact with people in a technically competent, friendly, and professional manner.
Photographic skills with the use of a 35mm still camera and VHS camcorder.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Code: JMR 4/18/92