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Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland (SI) is the national development agency for the Screen Sector investing in Talent, Creativity and Enterprise. The agency supports and promotes the Irish, television and animation sector and the use of Ireland as a location for international production. 

Our role sees us directly involved in the creative process of the development and production of Irish feature film, animation, documentary, shorts and more recently TV Drama.  We work closely with creative teams to assist projects from early stage development to production and exploitation.  We also provide financing for projects which can demonstrate creative and commercial viability. 

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager – Feature Film Lead.

Senior Project Manager - Role Description

This is a new role which will see the Senior Project Manager – Feature Film Lead, work across the whole slate of feature film projects from development to production.  The role will involve the Screen Ireland feature film slate overview and management.  The role will supervise the feature film department which will encompass development and production across live-action, animation and documentary.  The role will involve working closely with Irish talent - writers, producers and directors.  It will also nurture key relationships with financiers, broadcasters, co-production partners, sales agents, distributors, festivals and streaming platforms.

The role is situated within the Production and Development team and will work closely with the Project Management team, the Production and Distribution Manager, the Development Executive, the Production and Development Coordinator and the Business Affairs team.  The role reports directly to the CEO and DCEO.

The role will consist of:

• Strategic management and oversight of the slate of feature film,
• Supervising the feature film team,
• Developing feature film policy with the DCEO and CEO,
• Working with the feature film team to assess project readiness from a creative and financial perspective for production funding,
• Working with the feature film team to support Irish writers, producers and directors across the development of individual projects to financing and packaging,
• Building relationships with other production financiers including film distributors, broadcasters, state film funding agencies, sales agents, distributors  and other co-financiers,
• Working closely with the marketing department to ensure maximum festival exposure,
• Ensuring that all projects will reach their maximum audience potential in terms of the attachment of sales agents and distributors,
• Attending meetings to discuss and make recommendations to the Board of the Screen Ireland in relation to applications for development funding and production funding,
• Work with the Executive and Management Team to develop creative talent working in the feature film space,
• Must possess a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion within the Screen Sector.

Senior Project Manager – Essential Experience 

The successful candidate must have sound proven script development and editorial experience.  

• Experience of working in the film industry and with extensive experience in feature film,
• A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the independent feature film sector,
• Demonstrated experience in the feature film script development process and the assessment of projects from a creative perspective,
• Demonstrated experience of feature film production,
• Demonstrated experience of dealing with the financing and packaging of feature film projects,
• Experience of managing and leading teams,
• Proven ability of working with Irish creative talent including writers, directors and producers in bringing projects from development through to production and distribution,
• Experience of the marketplace landscape including international producers, sales-agents, distributors, co-financiers, streaming platforms and other stakeholders,
• An ability to balance the cultural and creative considerations in supporting Irish creative talent in feature film,
• A demonstrable understanding of to the unique role of a national screen agency.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Senior Project Manager – Essential Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills,
• Ability to juggle a large and varied workload,
• A highly motivated, proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail,
• A team player who can positively contribute to a dynamic and innovative working environment.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a C.V. highlighting relevant experience, accompanied by a statement of suitability setting out reasons for considering themselves suitable for the role. The candidate should also set out an additional statement of their approach and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion in the Screen Sector.  Applications should be sent by email to recruitment @ screenireland.ie by 5th August 2021 at 17:00.

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Particulars of the Position

• This position is at Engineer Grade II level and is remunerated on the scale starting at €63,275.
• Access to the Screen Ireland Single Pension Scheme for the duration of the contract.
• The term is a 5 year fixed term position.
• It is full-time and exclusive to Screen Ireland and successful candidate will be required to sign the Screen Ireland Code of Conduct.
• The role will have a 9 month probation period.
• Flexible working may be negotiated.
• Annual leave (ex. bank holidays) of 25 days
• National and international travel will be required.

Selection Process

Applications will be shortlisted and only candidates who appear to be suitable will be called for interview. The onus is on the candidate to make themselves available. 

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide script coverage. 

Interview 

The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under agreed competencies

Professional Knowledge and Expertise

• Must possess excellent knowledge of the feature film sector;
• In-depth knowledge of the main players and the inter-relationships;
• In-depth knowledge of the feature film development,
• Solution driven,
• Sound relationships with key talent,
• Excellent work experience in a similar organisation or production company.

Drive and Commitment

• Ability to show initiative;
• Ability to champion projects and gain best results;
• Ability to take risks with projects and talent;
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;
• Ability to motivate and inspire co-workers and talent;
• Can demonstrate resilience in the face of challenging circumstance;
• Must be an intuitive thinker;
• Trustworthy and reliable;

Delivering Results

• Ability to lead and be part of a dynamic team focused on delivery;
• Must be able to work on own initiative;
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail;
• Ability to convey key messages and negotiate with other stakeholders;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Analysis and Decision Making

• Ability to be able to make decisions and defend them.

All information supplied to Screen Ireland is supplied in confidence and will be treated as such.

All personal data will be held in line with GDPR policies.

Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland is under the aegis of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,  Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.