LOCATION MANAGER

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Port of Spain, TTO
In-Office
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Identify and secure filming locations, negotiate hires and permits, manage on-site logistics and safety, coordinate access and signage, oversee cleanup, and handle damage/insurance claims while reporting to Producer, Director and Production Designer.
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Company Description

Pavilion Entertainment a new media company incorporated in Trinidad and Tobago. It is dedicated to the original production of media projects and the regional distribution of both original and franchise programming. 

Transforming and advancing the regional media industry will not be easy so we need a team that will work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced, results-oriented environment. As such, the following competencies are critical to all hiring decisions:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High self-awareness

• Ability to prioritise effectively and respond quickly

• Ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative

• Inventiveness and creativity

• Ability to work constructively under pressure and tight deadlines

• At least a basic understanding of relevant health and safety laws and procedures in production

Job Description

The Location Manager’s primary role will be to identify and find ideal locations for a film shoot, reporting to the Producer, Director and Production Designer. Primary job duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Negotiate the cost and terms of the hire, crew and vehicle access, parking, noise reduction, power sources, catering requirements and any official permissions that may be needed

• Manage all aspects of shooting in each location, including ensuring that everyone in the cast and crew knows how to get to the filming location, and that the route is signposted clearly 

• Oversee the health and safety of everyone using the location

• Ensure that the location cleaned and locked up, before returning it to its owners in a satisfactory condition

• Handle any damage and related insurance claims 

Qualifications

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or at least 4 years’ production experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in project management or relevant field

• Ability to visualise and find potential locations

• Excellent organisational skills

• Strong negotiating skills

• Understanding of location fees

• Knowledge of contracts

• Familiarity with local authority processes for permits

• Strong problem solving skills

• Full driving licence

• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or at least 4 years' production experience
  • At least 3 years' experience in project management or relevant field
  • Ability to visualise and find potential locations
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Understanding of location fees
  • Knowledge of contracts
  • Familiarity with local authority processes for permits
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Full driving licence
  • Working knowledge of health and safety requirements
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