Film, Digital and Media Manager at Eastside

The Film, Digital and Media Manager is a part time role that will be responsible for the day to day running of our film and digital/media projects. They will work closely with Eastside colleagues to enhance Eastside’s online presence, developing digital content to support and promote Eastside’s programmes.

This role would suit someone with a passion for film and digital media as well as new technology, and experience of working in an educational / creative learning setting delivering engagement activities for young people. We are looking for someone to manage our programmes for 16-25 year olds and drive our ambition to nurture the next generation of digital filmmakers, creatives, and influencers from their first courses through targeted development opportunities through to successful first steps in the industry.

Reports to: General Manager

Key relationships with: CEO / Artistic Director, Schools Programme Manager, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Line manages: Artists, practitioners, freelance technical support, Eastside Production Assistants

This role will have a particular focus on 3 of Eastside’s key charitable aims:

To inspire and empower all children and young people to express their voices and realise their full creative potential.
To explore and incorporate appropriate cutting-edge new technology into our creative projects to enrich our offer, meaningfully grow our reach and find new ways to deliver our work.
To become widely known and celebrated as a Centre of Excellence for Creative Education.

Main duties

The Film, Digital and Media Manager’s main duties fall into two categories:

Programme Management
Manage, develop and drive forward Eastside’s film, digital and media programmes
Work to meet the programme targets and objectives outlined in the organisation’s business plan including the Film and Digital Programme strategy
Support the development of young filmmakers engaging them with high quality filmmaking / digital programmes of work for example through our annual BFI Film Academy short course
Support the creation and promotion of youth-led film and digital content through the delivery of Eastside’s programme portfolio.
Work with the Schools Programme Team and Eastside’s Senior Management Team to design and test new creative engagement programmes for young filmmakers, in particular exploring digital art forms such as podcasting, animation, visual design and vlogging as well as looking to incorporate the use of new technologies wherever possible
Manage Eastside’s livestream delivery teams as part of the Creativity Live and Spoken Word Power Live offer, supporting the development of tech scripts, briefing the tech team, and directing livestreams
Recruit, develop and manage a portfolio of specialist artists and freelance technical support staff
Ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed including the organising of appropriate DBS checks
Work with the Facilities and Operations Assistant to manage and maintain the inventory of Eastside’s film and media equipment ordering new equipment as needed
Nurture the community of alumni from Eastside film and digital programmes ensuring networking and professional development opportunities
Manage Eastside film and digital programme screening/sharing events as required

Film, Digital and Media Content Creation
Lead on the creation of promotional videos for Eastside attracting audiences and participants to our programmes
Work with the Schools Programme Manager to produce interactive creative video workshops and training resources for teachers and schools as part of the Creativity Live programme
Work with the Marketing and Communications manager to refine and develop Eastside’s online platforms and website
Identify and cultivate partnerships with arts or other external organisations to develop Eastside Studios professional commission opportunities
Provide written materials pertaining to the Film, Digital and Media Programme for marketing and evaluation purposes, the website and Eastside social media platforms as required (e.g. case studies)
Promote the creation and sharing of positive and relevant youth-led film and digital content

Person specification

Knowledge & experience: 


A minimum three years’ experience working in an educational / cultural learning setting or equivalent
Proven experience working with or within the creative or cultural industries.
Experienced in producing film and/or digital media content, achieving strong audience engagement
Devising, implementing and managing projects within budget and to agreed deadlines.
Communicating with key stakeholders including teachers, senior leadership teams in schools, artists, delivery partners and funders
Experience of working with children and young people
Managing and motivating line reports, artists and volunteers
Some experience delivering livestreams; vlogging; social media; websites

Skills & abilities:

Expert at telling stories, in particular through short form films, and communicating them digitally
Sound film, digital and media technical skills
Strong communication skills and ability to represent Eastside to a variety of partners and stakeholders
Resourceful in using media across a variety of platforms – live streaming; vlogging; social media; websites
Familiar with writing materials for digital resources including teacher resource packs, news stories and social media post
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Clear focus and attention to detail
Demonstrable team working skills
Ability to manage and prioritise a challenging and varied workload
Ability to deliver film, digital and media programmes for in-person and online settings, using Zoom and other platforms creatively to meet programme needs

Qualities & behaviours: 


Passion for film, media and digital processes
Passionate about the role of creativity and culture within educational settings
Friendly, positive and collaborative style
Natural networker
Methodical and measured approach to work
Calm under pressure
Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with diverse people and groups
Committed to the aims and ethos of Eastside in particular equality diversity and inclusion

Hours, pay and benefits

Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 FTE pro rata – rate dependent on experience

2.5 days per week – expected 2 days in office 0.5 remote, although a flexible approach is available.

12 month contract with the possibility of continuation beyond this period.

There is the option to take on additional days of work if additional programme funding or commissioned film work is secured.

Shifts: Office work most likely Tuesday to Thursday, with occasional weekend and evening work dependent on project needs.

Location: Eastside’s office at 37 Hackney Road, E2 7NX, with occasional project visits across London and the opportunity for hybrid home working when not on project delivery

Probation: Three months

Notice: one week during probation, six weeks thereafter

Holiday: 20 days per annum pro rata plus bank holidays and 7 additional days during the Christmas period when the office is closed

Pension: you will be enrolled in Eastside’s pension scheme on successful completion of probation. Full details on request.

Other Benefits: in-house staff development programme including two paid off-site development days per year and termly full team training sessions.