Film Office Resource Specialist

Job Description:

Film Office Resource Specialist

Description

Job Location: 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) is the administrative arm of the Missouri Tourism Commission, and it advocates for the sound development of the travel and tourism industry in Missouri. MDT’s mission is to promote Missouri as a top-of-mind travel destination and to boost state revenue through increased visitor spending.

The Missouri Division of Tourism is seeking a creative-minded individual to join its Film Office team as a Resource Specialist. The Film Office Resource Specialist supports the mission of the Missouri Film Office and its staff to attract film, television and commercial productions and promote Missouri as a top location for filming. This position supports a wide range of functions including administrative reporting, tax incentive application processing, customer service, and database management.

• • Respond to phone and e-mail inquiries related to production and Missouri’s film and music tax incentives
  • Process tax incentive applications
  • Schedule virtual and in-person meetings with production companies/key personnel
  • Generate reports, promotional information and economic data
  • Manage the Location Gallery and Production Services Directory on MoFilm.org
  • Complete the Association of Film Commissioners Internationals’ Film Liaison course
  • Assist director and coordinator as a local liaison with production companies to provide logistical support
  • Represent Missouri at film and music industry events, festivals, conferences and trade shows
  • Coordinate and participate in special projects as requested by the Film Office director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent with coursework in film, music, theater, multimedia, communications, marketing or related field preferred. Accounting or business degrees also considered.
• Internship or one (1) year of experience preferred. Tax credit experience a major plus.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Competencies:

• Excited about Missouri and the film and music industries
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, initiative and ability to meet deadlines
• Some knowledge of the film and/or music industries i.e. understanding of set jobs, equipment, is beneficial
• Knowledge of tax incentives
• Database management
• Teamwork and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and industry related software.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

42,000-50,000 per Year