Field Representative, MOME

About the role

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's mission is to support and strengthen New York City's creative economy and make it accessible to all. The agency currently comprises four divisions: the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places; NYC Media, the largest municipal television and radio broadcasting entity in the country; Creative Sector Programs, which supports workforce development and the film, television, theater/live performance, music, publishing, advertising, and digital content industries; and the Press Credentials Office, which issues press cards.

The film and television industry is critical to New York City's culture and economy. The Film Office provides permits, services, and incentives to NYC's vibrant film and television industry. The Film Office supports productions of all shapes and sizes making every project a clear, seamless, and enjoyable production experience. It assists production companies to navigate New York State and City laws and directives.

Under general supervision of the Executive Director of Field Operations, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Field Representative will play an important role in helping TV and film productions film their projects on public property in a manner that protects public safety and minimizes impacts on neighborhoods.

Responsibilities will include

• Visit film/TV production locations on public property throughout the five boroughs to ensure compliance with the film permit rules, the code of conduct, and permit conditions. Confirm that public notices are posted correctly. Ensure that the production is maintaining public safety and that there is access to public areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic when necessary;
• Write set visit reports for each production location visited;
• Address violations of rules and permits;
• Provide information and advice to productions including sharing government contacts, problem resolution, and recommend changes to meet community requests;
• Advise productions on efficient placement of vehicles and large equipment;
• Maintain and utilize the database system for tracking the day-to-day locations of all NYC productions;
• Create production notes for pre-production meetings;
• Participate in pre-production meetings with groups such as production company representatives, NYPD, FDNY, and Department of Transportation to review proposed shooting schedule and address special needs such as stunts, pyrotechnics, street closures, etc.;
• Act as liaison to external groups such as Community Boards, City Council and Business Improvement Districts. Advise, coordinate and confirm notifications on upcoming schedules and events;
• Determine potential conflicts with permit requests and upcoming City events and schedules;
• Attend meetings with community representatives to address community concerns about filming;
• Participate in new initiatives as the needs of the TV/Film industry, production and MOME evolve;
• Assist the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for the Film Office on special assignments, such as research;
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Hours/shift

Day - Due to the necessary support duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

• WORK LOCATION
• Manhattan, NY
• TO APPLY
• Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW

Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.