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Oct. 20th, 2010 09:59 amI know the folks with whom you'd be working, and they are top notch
Georgia Department of Economic Development Position Announcement
Title: Location Specialist Entry Salary:
Low to Mid $40k’s
Division: Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Location: Atlanta
Duties and
Responsibilities: The Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development is responsible for promoting Georgia as an entertainment industry destination by increasing the awareness of Georgia’s film, music and multimedia business opportunities, resources and infrastructure. This is achieved through the building of relationships between GDEcD staff, industry partners, the private sector and prospective global clients, resulting in an increase in the number of new projects to locate, expand or start in Georgia.
The Location Specialist will assist production companies with all aspects of filming in Georgia from initial preparation of location packages through site visits and logistical assistance through the completion of the project.
Duties and responsibilities include:
o Manage the division’s digital location database and create individualized location packages for prospects
o Through networking, trade shows and trade publications, identify prospective projects, develop qualified leads and promote the state as a premier filming location
o Assist with research, writing and development of industry-specific promotional materials
o Scout locations throughout the state of Georgia for prospects as well as to populate the location database
o Develop itineraries and conduct statewide location scouts with prospects
o Assist Georgia communities to understand the needs and benefits of hosting local film and television productions and develop long-term relationships
o Assist productions already in progress in Georgia with logistical assistance and troubleshooting as needed
o Speak and present to statewide communities, associations and organizations about the film industry in the state and its value
o Provide in depth information to prospects about the state’s film resources as well as our incentive packages
o Photograph Georgia locations and upload to database
o Represent Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office at trade shows, film festivals, and local industry events
Georgia Department of Economic Development Position Announcement
Title: Location Specialist Entry Salary:
Low to Mid $40k’s
Division: Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Location: Atlanta
Duties and
Responsibilities: The Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development is responsible for promoting Georgia as an entertainment industry destination by increasing the awareness of Georgia’s film, music and multimedia business opportunities, resources and infrastructure. This is achieved through the building of relationships between GDEcD staff, industry partners, the private sector and prospective global clients, resulting in an increase in the number of new projects to locate, expand or start in Georgia.
The Location Specialist will assist production companies with all aspects of filming in Georgia from initial preparation of location packages through site visits and logistical assistance through the completion of the project.
Duties and responsibilities include:
o Manage the division’s digital location database and create individualized location packages for prospects
o Through networking, trade shows and trade publications, identify prospective projects, develop qualified leads and promote the state as a premier filming location
o Assist with research, writing and development of industry-specific promotional materials
o Scout locations throughout the state of Georgia for prospects as well as to populate the location database
o Develop itineraries and conduct statewide location scouts with prospects
o Assist Georgia communities to understand the needs and benefits of hosting local film and television productions and develop long-term relationships
o Assist productions already in progress in Georgia with logistical assistance and troubleshooting as needed
o Speak and present to statewide communities, associations and organizations about the film industry in the state and its value
o Provide in depth information to prospects about the state’s film resources as well as our incentive packages
o Photograph Georgia locations and upload to database
o Represent Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office at trade shows, film festivals, and local industry events
