Film Commissioner & Music Project Manager

Salary: $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00778
Department: Arts & Culture
Opening Date: 02/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under administrative direction,is responsible for all programs, projects and overall film activities of the San Antonio Film Commission, a division of the Department of Arts & Culture, including complex projects that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Serves as project coordinator on music programs. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
115 Plaza de Armas San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
• Schedule will include some nights, weekends and travel as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Performs strategic planning, development and marketing work to support and increase the film, television and multimedia production and other creative industry growth in San Antonio.
• Develops, administers, and coordinates all aspects of public relations and marketing programs including social media management to promote San Antonio's film industry and actively recruit film, television, media, gaming productions, etc.
• Serves as media spokesperson when needed.
• Serves as a resource to connect productions to local crew, vendors, locations, housing, government liaison services and film-related services, equipment, and other film-related service.
• Updates website pages and maintains accurate databases of local crew, production services, facilities, locations, active inquires and other resources.
• Presents briefings to leadership, organizations, stakeholders and civic groups.
• Oversees, manages planning of, and participates in industry panels, conferences, festivals and education events.
• Manages film festival funding and incentives programs including application, review, and disbursement process. Fields and vets incentive inquiries to determine qualified applicants.
• Liaises and coordinates with other film commissions, economic developers, tourism offices, business groups and community members to implement film-friendly policies and practices.
• In collaboration with staff, executes programs as part of the Department's music efforts.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, with continuous conversations, listening and communicating through various methods.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in professional film, media and/or music industries.
• Association of Film Commissioners International certification or training.
• Experience with administrating financial incentive programs and economic development practices.
• Expert level knowledge of industry resources and practices.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and management procedures, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Knowledge of film industry and financial incentives.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years or more

07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

08

Select any of the following items that you have professional experience with:

• Media Production
• Location Management
• Advertising
• Media Relations
• Copy Writing
• Public Speaking
• Community Relations
• Professional Social Media
• Database Management
• Data Analysis
• Governmental Relations
• Budget Preparation and Administration
• None of the above

09

How many years of professional experience in film, media and/or music industries do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

10

Do you have an Association of Film Commissioners International certification?

• Yes
• No
• I have other training related to this certification

11

If you selected the "I have other training related to this certification" option in the previous question, please describe your training. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
12

Describe your professional experience with economic development initiatives and knowledge of financial incentive programs. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
13

Describe how you would market San Antonio to global media production industries. In your response, please share some key selling points that you would incorporate into these messages. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
14

Describe a project in which you had to coordinate with multiple entities in order to navigate difficult circumstances and to accomplish large scale goals. What was your role for this project? What was your process to accomplish the goals? What was the outcome? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question