Manager of Film Programs
$68,000–$72,000 year
On-site · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Manager of Film Programs at LACMA leads comprehensive planning, development, management, and execution of film programs (on-site, off-site, and virtual), coordinating with internal departments and external partners, overseeing budgets, revenue targets, licensing, contracts, and program evaluation; responsibilities include research, development, curation of screenings, artist conversations, panels, performances, workshops, and educational initiatives; supervises staff and teaching artists, manages a team, and contributes to audience development and community outreach while ensuring high production value and alignment with institutional goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in film, media, art history, art education, museum studies, or a related field preferred, with a combination of relevant education, training, and experience considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in film curation, programming, or arts administration in a museum, cinematheque, festival, or comparable institution
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets of $450,000+
- Strong project management skills, including proficiency with project management tools
- Knowledge of the film distribution landscape, licensing requirements, and exhibition formats
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills; strong relationship-building skills
- Experience working with community-based, youth, or education programs, particularly in under-resourced communities, is a plus.
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