What are the responsibilities and job description for the Film Services and Marketing Specialist position at Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)?
Description
Film Services and Marketing Specialist
Are you passionate about the film industry and interested in showcasing North Carolina as a top-tier production destination? Join our dynamic Film Office team and help bring productions to life across the state!
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional to support our mission of making North Carolina a premier hub for film, television, and commercial productions. This role is at the heart of the action—connecting with filmmakers, scouting breathtaking locations, and ensuring every production experiences the best of what our state has to offer.
Location: Hybrid (Remote Mondays & Fridays, Onsite Tuesdays-Thursdays)
What You’ll Do
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.
Our Committment To Diversity
At the EDPNC, we embrace the differences of people living in, working in, and visiting our socially, environmentally, and economically diverse state, as well as those who plan to come. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we strive to be both ambassadors and catalysts for preserving the beauty of the cultural patchwork that makes North Carolina a welcoming place for all.
Film Services and Marketing Specialist
Are you passionate about the film industry and interested in showcasing North Carolina as a top-tier production destination? Join our dynamic Film Office team and help bring productions to life across the state!
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional to support our mission of making North Carolina a premier hub for film, television, and commercial productions. This role is at the heart of the action—connecting with filmmakers, scouting breathtaking locations, and ensuring every production experiences the best of what our state has to offer.
Location: Hybrid (Remote Mondays & Fridays, Onsite Tuesdays-Thursdays)
What You’ll Do
- Be the Go-To Resource – Assist international, national, and local production companies by providing key information about filmmaking in North Carolina.
- Showcase Our State – Build and maintain strong relationships with film studios, producers, and industry professionals while promoting North Carolina’s diverse filming assets.
- Scout Stunning Locations – Travel throughout the state to photograph and catalog prime filming locations for producers and scouts.
- Support Film Crews on the Ground – Offer hands-on assistance to visiting film crews, ensuring smooth operations during production.
- Enhance Our Industry Presence – Help develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns (print, online, and promotional) that put North Carolina on the map for filmmakers.
- Manage Key Industry Databases – Oversee North Carolina’s online directory, highlighting the state’s crew base and production infrastructure while maintaining accurate Salesforce records.
- Travel & Explore – Be ready to hit the road frequently to represent North Carolina’s film industry and support production efforts statewide.
- Strong knowledge of North Carolina’s geography, communities, and film industry potential
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Comfort with technology and database management (Salesforce experience a plus!)
- A passion for film, marketing, and/or public relations
- A college degree in Film, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (preferred)
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years professional work experience required.
- Use sound judgement to make good decisions based on available information. Considers all facts before deciding on the most appropriate action
- Maintain high level of productivity, discernment and self-direction
- Complete work in a timely manner taking responsibility for job performance
- Plan and organize tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives
- Skilled in relationship building and networking with a diverse population of organizations and associations
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills, including the demonstrated ability to meet timelines and prioritize multiple projects
- Team orientation and ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors
- Valid driver’s license required
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.
Our Committment To Diversity
At the EDPNC, we embrace the differences of people living in, working in, and visiting our socially, environmentally, and economically diverse state, as well as those who plan to come. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we strive to be both ambassadors and catalysts for preserving the beauty of the cultural patchwork that makes North Carolina a welcoming place for all.
