Project Coordinator - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

5 days ago

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About Western:

About Us:

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) at Western University is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about media, communications, and information.

We study technologies, systems, histories, and practices to understand the role of media and information in democratic process and the social and cultural determinants of power and agency.

Across our programs, we foster two key capacities in all our research:

to think critically about the world in which we live, and the skill and confidence to make interventions in our communities and lifeworld.

Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator role is part of the Project Coordinator/Manager non-union job class, working in the FIMS Film Festival Critics Lab for a 7-week period.

The FIMS Film Festival Critics Lab will introduce 20 undergraduate and graduate students to the professional practice film writing/criticism by providing access to see up to eight films at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Though the Festival runs September 7th to 17th in Toronto, the Critics Lab will consist of up to 2 film screenings per day between Wednesday, September 13th and Saturday, September 16th.

Lab participants will be provided with daily return bus travel and a bagged lunch during the Lab period.

Under the supervision of the Principal Coordinator (Professor Nataleah Hunter-Young), the
Project Coordinator (graduate student) will play an integral role in organizing and preparing the activities of the FIMS Film Festival Critics Lab, including selecting films for Lab screenings, organizing and coordinating the Lab schedule, preparing participant information packages, collating and disseminating daily film reviews from independent critics and trade publications (Variety, Screen International, THR, etc).

The Project Coordinator will attend festival screenings with participants between Wednesday, September 13 and Saturday, September 16 (where it does not interfere with the Project Coordinator's course schedule) and will be available to respond to participant inquiries during the Lab period, as they arise.

Working collaboratively with the Principal Coordinators and the Creative Assistant, the incumbent will collect written reviews from Lab participants, edit and extract quotes for dissemination on the FIMS instagram account and Following the end of the Lab, the Project Coordinator will help support the debrief of the Critics Lab at the group workshop and lunch in early October.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and overseeing all aspects of one or more projects within the FIMS Film Festival Critics Lab.

The incumbent will coordinate and provide ongoing leadership of the project, and manage all project phases by setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress and results.

The incumbent will engage various stakeholders, ensure project support and sponsorship, and provide leadership and direction to the project team.

Please note that graduate students cannot work more than 10 hours/week (maximum hours allowed) in all combined roles on campus

Qualifications:

Education:

Experience:

Demonstrated interest in film festivals and its ecosystems (has attended or participated in a festival before)

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Strong knowledge of the global film industry; proven interest in contemporary international cinema will be considered an asset
Experience organizing, coordinating and leading group activities; familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
Proven interest in creative writing for public audiences; experience writing about film will be considered an asset
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize with an eye toward consistently producing highquality work and meeting deadlines
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.