Festival Executive

Details of Current Vacancy at CMS

Job Title: Festival Executive

Department: CMS VATAVARAN

Location: New Delhi

No. of Position: 1 (One)

Educational Qualification:  

A degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a relevant field is preferred.

CMS VATAVARAN – CMS VATAVARAN is a pioneer in international film festival and forum on environment and wildlife in India was initiated in 2002 to enhance understanding, appreciation and shift in attitudes toward the natural world and it set conservation through films and environment forums. The festival acts as a catalyst in taking up multifaceted environmental issues, sharing available knowledge, highlighting the deep interconnectedness between sectors and issues and encouraging critical thinking. Its unique twin-track approach to organizing competitive and travelling film festivals and environment forums has successfully created a strong network of Indian and international filmmakers, researchers, environmentalists, journalists, students and nature lovers.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Festival Executive to assist in organizing film festivals and forums, manage communication strategies, and help execute events. The ideal candidate will have a understanding of environmental issues and be adept at video editing, media production, and communication techniques. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team, while demonstrating excellent coordination, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Be well-versed with editing software to support the organization's multimedia needs.
• Assist in organizing film festivals and forums, including planning and executing events with attention to financial and time constraints.
• Create informative and interesting short videos, infographics, posters, and related communication materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies through social media and newsletters.
• Research and negotiate with vendors to secure the best combination of quality and cost for event-related services.
• Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems as they arise.
• Evaluate event success and submit reports for review and analysis.
• Assist in maintaining festival databases and managing necessary updates.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and successful event experience for all attendees.

Essentials Skills

The Communication & Festival Executive will be an effective team player, and well-articulated speaker, who should be able to perform exceptionally under pressure and produce high-quality outputs within stringent deadlines. In particular, the candidates should have:

• Proficiency in video editing software (MUST), MS Office, media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding of today's environmental problems.
• Well-organized and an excellent coordinator.
• Independent, innovative, and proactive, while also being a team player.
• Proficient in written and oral English language.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Problem-solving ability.

Compensation:

Compensation would be as per the industry preference and commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected candidate.

Application Instructions:

Applications, in the form of a Covering Letter and detailed CV, stating your present, expected salary & Notice Period, should be submitted to hr@cmsindia.org with subject line "Job Application- Festival Executive."

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for further recruitment process.

Application Instructions:

Applications, in the form of a Covering Letter and detailed CV, stating your present, expected salary & Notice Period, should be submitted to hr@cmsindia.org with subject line "Job Application- Festival Executive."

 Only short listed applicants will be contacted for further recruitment process.