Programming & Editorial Manager
Film Exhibition & Digital Magazine
Hours: Part-time 3 days p/w
Location: London (Hybrid)
Reports to: Founder/CEO
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Programming & Editorial Manager who is highly organised and ready to help execute our film exhibition programming and digital magazine. In this pivotal role, you will curate impactful film screenings that spotlight underrepresented voices, independent films, and world cinema, while shaping the editorial direction of our digital platform to amplify diverse stories. You’ll ensure that G.O.A.T Film Club members and beyond are actively platformed through both film programming and digital content, showcasing their talent and work to wider audiences. Your efforts will inspire, challenge, and resonate with audiences, aligning with our mission to drive real change in the industry and elevate voices across film and digital media.
Key Responsibilities:
Film Exhibition Programming:
Work alongside the Founder to develop and manage the programme of film screenings, including curating film selections that reflect G.O.A.T Film Club’s mission of championing diverse, underrepresented voices, independent films, and world cinema.
Coordinate the execution of screenings and filmmakers' Q&As, ensuring a compelling and immersive experience for audiences.
Collaborate with filmmakers, distributors, and partners to source films and manage logistics, ensuring screenings run smoothly.
Track and analyse audience engagement and feedback, using insights to optimise future programming and develop new initiatives that resonate with our community.
Digital Magazine Management:
Manage the editorial calendar and oversee delivery of digital content that amplifies GFC’s mission, ensuring it highlights stories, interviews, and reviews that support marginalised talent.
Contribute original editorial content to the magazine, including thought-provoking articles, reviews, and interviews, ensuring alignment with the magazine’s mission to elevate underrepresented voices.
Liaise with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals to organise and conduct interviews for the magazine, ensuring insightful and compelling features.
Ensure alignment between the film exhibition programme and digital magazine content, creating synergy between live events and online discussions.
Track digital engagement through web analytics, social media, and readership data, using insights to drive continuous improvement and grow the magazine’s reach.
Audience Development:
Develop and implement strategies to grow and diversify the audience for film screenings and the digital magazine, ensuring broad engagement with G.O.A.T Film Club’s mission.
Budget Management:
Manage budgets for film exhibitions and digital magazine production, ensuring that all programming and content creation stay within allocated financial resources.
Working with Volunteers or Interns:
Work with volunteers or interns to support the delivery of screenings, events, and digital content, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output.
Data-Driven Optimisation:
Use data and insights from audience feedback, engagement metrics, and industry trends to continuously refine and improve the exhibition programme and digital magazine.
Develop and implement strategies to expand the reach of both the film screenings and the magazine, ensuring G.O.A.T Film Club’s impact grows nationally and internationally.
Key Skills & Experience:
Proven track record in programme management, film exhibition, and editorial within the film, TV, or arts sectors.
A creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to curate engaging film programmes and editorial content that reflects diverse voices and stories.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes, events, and editorial schedules.
Editorial writing and content creation skills, with experience contributing to magazines, blogs, or other digital platforms.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills, capable of building strong partnerships with filmmakers, distributors, writers, and other industry professionals.
Experience in managing budgets for programming and editorial projects, ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated.
Team coordination and leadership skills, with the ability to work alongside volunteers and interns to support project delivery.
Proficiency with digital tools and platforms for content management, social media, and analytics to drive both exhibition and magazine success.
A passion for film, TV, and digital media, with a commitment to championing underrepresented voices and making an impact in the industry.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary, reflecting your skills and experience, with opportunities for growth as G.O.A.T Film Club expands.
The chance to be part of a socially conscious, innovative organisation reshaping the film and TV industry for the better.
Access to exclusive G.O.A.T Film Club screenings, events, and masterclasses, where you will engage with groundbreaking filmmakers and industry professionals.
Hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility while keeping you connected with our London-based team and events.
The opportunity to work with a dynamic, growing team and collaborate with exciting, diverse talent across both film and digital media.
The chance to shape the future of G.O.A.T Film Club’s programming and digital magazine, influencing the direction of the organisation and the industry.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a role, it’s an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking movement, curating diverse, impactful programming both in film exhibition and through our digital magazine. As a Programming & Editorial Manager, you’ll have a key role supporting the Founder/CEO in shaping G.O.A.T Film Club’s vision by curating films that celebrate underrepresented voices, while driving the editorial direction of our digital platform. You’ll be part of a team committed to making lasting change in the industry, while elevating and championing diverse talent across film and digital media.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re excited to join G.O.A.T Film Club to jobs@goatfilmclub.com by July 30th 2025.