Jobs & Opportunities

Film Programmer/Field Producer for Street Movies!

Scribe Video Center seeks a Film Programmer/Field Producer to coordinate Street Movies!, an annual outdoor summer film series. Scribe partners with neighborhood organizations across the Philadelphia region (including Camden and Chester) to present screenings of short independent films in outdoor neighborhood settings (vacant lots, parks, playgrounds, etc.) The screenings include live performances (music, spoken-word, dance, etc.), as well as a facilitated discussion of the films. A total of nine Street Movies! presentations will take place in August and early September 2024.

The Field Producer enlists neighborhood groups throughout Philadelphia region to partner with Scribe; works with groups to develop a film program that is of interest to each selected community; books live performers (including music, poetry, dance), auditions and recruits emcees and technical crew; and writes copy for marketing materials (posters, program guides). A substantial amount of time is spent researching, screening and selecting appropriate independent film works for Street Movies! On the day of screenings, the Field Producer, working with a small road crew, is responsible for bringing projection and screening equipment to each outdoor site; set up and breakdown of video, audio and projection equipment. Field Producer also supervises video presentation of on-site performance and discussion of Street Movies! event to live audience.

This is a part -time position from March to mid-September 2024 and reports to the Screening Manager and Director.  Compensation rate $25 to $27 an hour.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital video projection equipment
  • Knowledge of lighting, video and audio recording
  • Experience directing live performance for video
  • Experience setting up sound systems for live concerts
  • Ability to work with diverse communities
  • Excellent public speaking skills with ability to communicate about Scribe’s mission and programs
  • Valid driver’s license with experience driving a passenger van
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment
  • Highly organized and good at inventorying equipment and supplies
  • Knowledge of Philadelphia area neighborhoods

If interested please send a letter of interest and a resume to jobs(at)scribe(dot)org. Please write ”Street Movies! Producer” in subject line.

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Power Politics - Oral History Conductors

Scribe Video Center is looking for paid student-workers to assist with Power Politics, an oral history project. Power Politics is an oral history project organized by Scribe Video Center, exploring strategies for political empowerment by historically disenfranchised communities, specifically interviewing organizers, activists, strategists and leaders in the Black, Puerto-Rican, Asian-American and other economically disadvantaged communities. These interviews, covering the period from 1945 until today, are carried out by Oral History Interns, who area high-school and college student trained in oral history methodology and documentary techniques by experienced journalist mentors.

For more information contact Dylan Lewis, project coordinator, dylan@scribe.org

APPLICATION LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/oralhistoryconductor

DEADLINE: April 26th, 2024

 

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Teaching Artists Wanted

Some of Philadelphia’s most outstanding media makers have taught and presented works at Scribe. We create a venue for experienced media makers to share their skills with emerging artists at our workshops in West Philadelphia and in community media production projects throughout the Philadelphia region. We are looking for talented artists with solid skills in videography, sound recording, editing, animation and motion software, web design and AR/VR production. Most of our instructor/facilitators have MFAs and/or have produced a solid body of creative work. Our hourly rate for teaching is comparable to area colleges. 

Please send a cover letter, resume and web-links of your work to jobs@scribe.org with “Teaching Artist” in the subject line.

 

Freelance Photographers Wanted

Scribe Video Center seeks work-for-hire photographers to document community media projects. The photographer will attend production planning meetings and document community-based productions throughout the Philadelphia area. We are asking for behind the scenes production photos, as well as publicity stills suitable for newspaper, printed brochure, and web-based promotion. Scribe will pay $125 per shoot date for a minimum of ninety minutes per shoot and a minimum of 100 digital images.

If interested please send a resume and examples of your work to jobs@scribe.org.

 

Storyville Call for Works

Scribe's Storyville provides a forum for regional media artists to exhibit their works and engage audiences in discussion. 

For consideration, send a weblink of your film (or a DVD) and a cover letter with the title, total running time, director, distributor, and a brief description to:

inquiry@scribe.org. Please write "Storyville" in the subject line

or via US Mail to:

Scribe Video Center
Attn: Storyville
3908 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

For more information, call (215) 222-4201.

 

Volunteer At Scribe

We often need volunteers at screenings and events. If you would like to be added to our list of prospective volunteers please email us at inquiry@scribe.org.