Film Liaison Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Lead regional strategy to attract and retain film, television, and media productions.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with studios, independent producers, commercial production companies, networks, streaming platforms, and content creators.
• Serve as the primary point of contact from inquiry through wrap, ensuring a seamless, professional client experience.
• Represent El Paso at industry markets, conferences, festivals, and media events.

• Maintain and expand a comprehensive regional location's library; conduct and host professional location scouts.
• Research and recommend locations based on script needs, logistics, proximity, infrastructure, and availability of crew, equipment, and accommodations.
• Coordinate with city, county, and partner agencies to facilitate permits, access, and filming requirements.
• Troubleshoot production challenges in real time to protect schedules, budgets, and El Paso's reputation.

• Lead initiatives that grow, professionalize, and prepare El Paso's film and creative workforce to meet the expectations of regional, national, and international productions.
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the depth, experience, and reliability of the local crew base, ensuring El Paso is truly production ready.
• Identify gaps in local capacity and design programs, partnerships, and training opportunities that advance crew readiness, technical skill, and professional standards.
• Align workforce development efforts with the needs of the film and television industry, ensuring local talent can competitively support higher-volume and higher-budget productions.
• Serve as executive lead for El Paso's Music Friendly Community designation, ensuring ongoing compliance, program development, and strategic alignment with the Texas Music Office.
• Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the regional music ecosystem, including venues, musicians, educators, and related businesses.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive regional directory of film, music, and creative professionals, vendors, and resources.
• Create and oversee annual programs and events that strengthen local capacity, industry readiness, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Design, produce, and lead an Annual Film & Creative Industries Workshop featuring accomplished panelists across film, television, digital media, and related disciplines.
• Position the workshop as a flagship convening for education, workforce development, and national visibility.
• Leverage the event to elevate El Paso's industry credibility and strengthen local and external relationships.
• Oversee and grow the Local 24-Hour Film Challenge, engaging regional creatives, students, and emerging talent in a high-impact, fast-paced production experience that builds skills, collaboration, and community pride.
• Serve as participant market for the National 48-Hour Film Challenge, positioning El Paso on a national stage, coordinating local participation, and leveraging the program to attract attention from industry professionals, sponsors, and media.
• Ensure all signature programs advance workforce development, strengthen the local creative ecosystem, and reinforce El Paso's brand as an accessible, production-ready, and creatively vibrant market.

• Serve as the primary convener for the local film and creative community, aligning diverse stakeholder interests with organizational goals and public-sector realities.
• Research, design, and advocate for a local production incentive program aligned with state policy, regional capacity, and fiscal constraints.
• Translate industry needs into viable policy and program frameworks.
• Manage high-visibility and sometimes competing stakeholder expectations, maintaining productive dialogue and safeguarding El Paso's professional reputation.
• Provide clear guidance to local crew and creatives regarding industry standards, incentive structures, and market readiness.

• Develop and implement annual marketing, communications, and outreach strategies.
• Maintain CRM systems for leads, clients, vendors, projects, and reporting.
• Oversee all department communications and social media channels.
• Prepare and manage the department budget, work plan, and staffing forecasts.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports including inquiries, permits, shoot days, and production spend.

• Maintain productive relationships with city, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Texas Film Commission and Texas Music Office, maintaining El Paso's standing as both a production-ready market and a Music Friendly Community.
• Represent El Paso with the American Film Commissioners International and peer markets.
• Develop governance frameworks, advisory boards, and industry councils as appropriate.

• Extensive knowledge of motion picture production, industry practices, and production workflows.
• Demonstrated experience with industry relations, production services, and location management.
• Strong understanding of incentives, public-sector frameworks, and regulatory environments.
• Experience in budget development, program management, and staff supervision.
• Proficiency in photography, photo management, and digital asset systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage high-profile relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Advanced computer skills and adaptability to emerging media technologies.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel as required.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.

• Bachelor's degree in film, communications, media, business, fine arts, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in film, television, or media production, with emphasis on production, location management, or industry leadership.
• Minimum of four years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Experience with a film commission, public agency, or industry organization preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds.
• Daily computer use for extended periods.
• Ability to read printed and digital materials.

NOTE: This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and are not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of anyone incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position offers a competitive salary.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

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