Introduction

This role focuses on developing an understanding of cinema projection technology, audience preferences, box office performance, and programming within our specific marketplace as a multi-arts venue which operates a cinema and a live theatre program in the same venue.

About the Employer

Worthing Theatres and Museum is a unique arts and heritage charity with four theatres, a cinema, a museum and gallery, all positioned within the heart of Worthing in West Sussex. Our extensive portfolio of venues, Connaught Theatre, Studio and Cinema, Pavilion Theatre, Assembly Hall, and Museum and Gallery, brings our community the best theatre, music, dance, exhibitions, film, and education opportunities.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will work on projector set up and maintenance, weekly projection scheduling and administration with distributor coordination. Role will also include working with the film manager to assist on booking of certain titles while learning how programming decisions balance audience demand, critical reviews and commercial performance. It will also provide insight into how programming connects with audience experience, hospitality, and the overall identity of the venue.
Testing films and creating playlists for scheduling on servers and projectors.
Digitising content and managing servers to ensure all films are ready for presentation. Including liaising with distributors for missing content and KDMs.
Creating and editing slides and videos for on-screen and social media usage.
Social media posting including scheduling posts, stories with a mix of advertising and engagement content.
Design our film brochure on a bi-monthly basis.
Internal presentation such as slides and poster changes.
Start-up and closing down of projectors and the building - being a keyholder.
Running live screenings from satellite broadcasts with volume and lighting changes.
Run event screenings which require ordering of merchandise, liaising with guests in advance, presenting and hosting Q&A’s.
Assist on financial administration and tracking.
Research upcoming film releases and benchmark against other cinemas.

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship has possible career progression in cinema exhibition, marketing/content, cinema programming, technical roles in cinema.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - pass
Essential - GCSE - Maths - pass

Course Information

Course: Event assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: A mixture of office hours and shifts including evening and weekends, apprenticeship is 37 hours but will also consider part time at 32 hours if candidate prefers.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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