Show Me Shorts Intern 2014
Show Me Shorts is New Zealand's only Academy Awards accredited film festival, showcasing the top new short films from here and around the world in cinemas nationwide every November. 2014 is the ninth edition of the festival and we are looking to expand our team to accommodate our growing event.
Reporting to the Festival Coordinator and the Festival Director, the Show Me Shorts Intern 2014 will be a bright, proactive and film-loving member of our team. They will be organised, punctual, resourceful, energetic, keen to learn, undaunted by repetitive low-level administrative tasks, calm in a crisis and have a passion for colour-coded spreadsheets. Help our team of dedicated volunteers to run New Zealand's major short film festival!
The Show Me Shorts Intern 2014 position will be flexible, working 10 hours per week, ideally in two blocks of five hours. The role will commence in March and conclude in December (exact dates TBC). You would also need to be available for up to two meetings a month (Thursday evenings for 2-3 hours). During the festival in November we would need you to be available to work some additional evenings and weekends, especially during the Auckland event, which runs 5-20 November.
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
? General correspondence
? Creating lists and spreadsheets
? Collecting post
? Tracking films
? Assisting with surveys and collecting data
? Assisting with events as required (e.g. opening night, film talks, programme launch, short film lab)
? Managing delivery of prizes
? Communicating with filmmakers
? Contacting schools and community groups about the festival
? Coordinate bookings for schools sessions and liaise with the cinemas
? Helping to complete film censorship submissions
? Helping with all festival related admin as required
Skills required:
? Excellent written and oral communications skills
? Detail orientated
? Love of short film
? Creative
? Proactive
? Ideally will have a drivers license
You will need your own laptop to work from.
This is an unpaid opportunity, but the festival will offer:
? A written reference at the conclusion of the internship
? Flexible working hours to fit around work or study
? The opportunity to learn how a world-class film festival operates
? Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
? The chance to work with a fun team of volunteers and be a part of an exciting national event
Work from our small Grey Lynn office, where we will provide access to a phone, printer, WIFI and other services as required. This internship is an ideal way to gain experience across many different areas of the film industry.
To apply email your CV and cover letter to info@showmeshorts.co.nz by 5pm Monday 24 February, 2014.
Show Me Shorts Marketing Intern 2014
Show Me Shorts is New Zealand's only Academy Awards accredited film festival, showcasing the top new short films from here and around the world in cinemas nationwide every November. 2014 is the ninth edition of the festival and we are looking to expand our team to accommodate our growing event.
The purpose of the Show Me Shorts Marketing Intern 2014 role is to support our marketing team with all areas of communication about the festival. The focus will be on keeping track of our advertising, PR and other marketing activity during the year, according to our marketing strategy and plan. If you're looking to gain marketing experience and work with experienced marketing professionals who are willing to teach you, this role is for you.
The intern position will be flexible, working 10 hours per week, ideally in two blocks of five hours. The role will commence in March and conclude in December (exact dates TBC). You would also need to be available for up to two meetings (Thursday evenings for 2-3 hours). In the lead-up to and during the festival in November we would need you to be available to work some additional hours as necessary.
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
? Booking advertising
? Updating the website
? Drafting email newsletters
? Assisting with surveys and collating data
? Assisting promoting events (e.g. opening night, film talks, programme launch, short film lab)
? Managing complimentary passes for media
? Managing competitions and prizes
? Liaising with our publicists and advertising agency
? Contacting schools and community groups about the festival
? Collecting media clippings
? Helping with festival related admin, marketing and events as required
Skills required:
? Excellent written and oral communications skills
? Marketing, media, or communications degree (or similar such as currently working towards one)
? Experience copy writing for media releases, websites and social media
? Detail orientated
? Love of short film
? Creative
? Proactive
You will need your own laptop to work from.
This is an unpaid opportunity, but the festival will offer:
? A written reference at the conclusion of the internship
? Flexible working hours to fit around work or study
? The opportunity to learn how a world-class film festival operates
? Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
? The chance to work with a fun team of volunteers and be a part of an exciting national event
Work from our small Grey Lynn office, where we will provide access to a phone, printer, WIFI and other services as required. This internship is an ideal way to gain experience across many different areas of the film industry.
To apply email your CV and cover letter to info@showmeshorts.co.nz by 5pm Monday 24 February, 2014.
Television Producer Les Mills (12 month Fixed Term)
Les Mills International (LMI) creates the world's most popular group exercise programmes. We have 30 offices around the globe delivering our programmes to 15,000 gyms where they are taught by 100,000 instructors to millions of people each week. LMI is a $100 million business and is unmatched in the global fitness industry in its ability to optimise group exercise performance for fitness facilities.
And we're just getting started. We're seeking a very special individual, who has a true passion for children's health and fitness, and is excited by the idea of helping create LES MILLS� Group Fitness programs for the next generation!
The Role
No two days will ever be the same. However, there are some key accountabilities you'll be responsible for:
Producing video assets for a number of LES MILLS� children's fitness programs, which are currently in development
Managing filming, post production and budget requirements
Managing production processes and supplier relationships. With your industry contacts, you'll set up new relationships as, and when, required
Managing translation processes
Ensuring production deadlines are met
Your Must Haves
Proven experience producing high quality television content (particuarly developing and producing television formats for children)
Proven experience developing and proposing television formats to Television Networks
Ability to cost and price product development
Experience in the manufacturing processes, capacity management, production reviews and production monitoring
Experience managing people and resources
Ability to build processes and systems
High degree of computer literacy
A tertiary qualification in film production or other relevant discipline would be ideal??This is a significant appointment aimed at moving us toward our 2020 goal of having 100 million people per week participating in a Les Mills health experience. We are looking for someone who has the skills and passion to contribute to our vision of creating a fitter planet.
For further details, please email us at jointhetribe@lesmills.com.
Production Assistant Les Mills (12month Fixed Term)
If you have a great attitude, strong work ethic, and are looking to prove yourself? We want your help to deliver world-class inspiring, life-changing fitness experiences, every time, everywhere.
This is an amazing entry-level opportunity to work with a global leader in the fitness industry who is changing lives for the better every day.
You'll be working in an exciting area of the business within the Production Unit, where we create LES MILLS� Group Fitness program quarterly releases.
The Role
The kinds of things you'll be involved in include:
Proofing video graphics
Distribution of transcription and translation files
General office filing & administration
General assistance during filming preparation
Your Must Haves
We need someone who's got a great eye for detail, is organised and has a passion for learning. You must have excellent communication and computer skills.
A tertiary qualification in film production or other relevant discipline would be a bonus
We are looking for someone who has the skills and passion to contribute to our vision of creating a fitter planet.
For further details, please email us at jointhetribe@lesmills.com.
Journalists Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZB is looking for journalists to join its award winning team in its Auckland, Wellington and Napier offices.
You must have:
Strong news judgment
Journalism qualification essential
An accurate, tight and innovative writing style
Excellent radio voice
Ability to deliver credible, live, on-air reports
Ability to establish contacts and break news stories
Be a team player
You must also be able to be flexible with working hours, as the jobs involve shift work, including weekends.
Please indicate in your application which cities you are applying for.
Please send your CV to:
Anne-Marie Gibson
The Radio Network
Private Bag 92-19
AUCKLAND 1142
Email: annemarieg@radionetwork.co.nz
Applications close on Friday 21 February 2014
Manager - Cultural Performance Sector
Manatu Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Full time - Permanent, Wellington
Vacancy 2014/04
We have a challenging opportunity for an experienced manager with expertise in Crown entity and public organisation performance monitoring, to join our Cultural Policy Branch to lead work in a diverse sector of interest to all New Zealanders. Maori taonga and cultural expression, heritage collections and places, the visual and performing arts, the screens sector, print media and digital games, sport and recreation - are all facing shifts in the way they are financed, produced, distributed and experienced.
In this position, you will work directly with Ministers, senior officials, Boards and senior executives in a range of cultural agencies and businesses.
You will be responsible for oversight of monitoring, analysis and reporting on the performance of 20 significant Crown funded cultural organisations including Creative New Zealand, the NZ Film Commission, New Zealand on Air, the NZHistoric Places Trust and Sport New Zealand. You will work with your policy manager colleagues to manage collaborative relationships with these and related cultural and public sector agencies.
You will lead staff and project teams to:
Provide advice to Ministers, Treasury and the State Services Commission on the performance of Crown-funded cultural organisations
Lead and develop the Ministry's performance monitoring work to assist the funded cultural organisations to develop and be successful.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience at a senior level in leading, designing, analysing and implementing performance monitoring systems for Crown entities and other public sector organisations
Significant experience at a senior level in advising Ministers and/or Boards, Select Committees and working with senior officials in other agencies
A tertiary qualification relevant to the responsibilities of the position
Strong analytical ability and an inquiring mind
You will have experience in:
Leading and developing teams
Creating and maintaining active and effective stakeholder relationships
Working with iwi and Maori organisations to achieve shared cultural goals
Commissioning and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research
An appreciation of the cultural sector, both in New Zealand and internationally
An ability to use initiative and lead others to get the job done.
Click here to view the role description
A job description and person specification is attached.
For more information please email Vera Ganason at vera.ganason@mch.govt.nz
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.mch.govt.nz/about-ministry/jobs-and-careers
Applications close Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 5pm.