Career Advisor - Film

Mission

Are you passionate about film? Want to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of industry pros? Then this is the job for you! The Los Angeles Film School’s Career Development Department is conducting a search for an industry-savvy Career Advisor to work with students and graduates in our on‑ground and online Film programs, covering a range of studies including, but not limited to:
Directing, Cinematography, Writing for Film & Television, You Tube Content Creation, Digital Filmmaking, Emerging Media, VFX and Virtual Production. This is a rewarding opportunity to help new talent navigate their way through the exciting film industry. We’re seeking an energetic, personable professional with at least 5 years of experience in the film/television/agency field and a wide range of contacts in the industry, as well as a working knowledge of new production hot spots such as Atlanta and Nashville.

• Conduct one‑on‑one career advisory meetings with students and graduates to provide guidance and help them secure employment; conduct additional “Open Door” advisory meetings.
• Conduct ongoing graduate outreach to monitor employment status and collect detailed data. Research and track professional accomplishments of graduates.
• Provide accurate statistical information for the yearly accreditation.
• Work in conjunction with the Industry Outreach team to recommend, screen and submit candidates for open internships and jobs.
• Assist graduate candidates with tailoring resumes and cover letters to specific jobs.
• Educate and assist with presentation skills, conducting research, developing telephone and interviewing skills, social media presence, industry etiquette and responsibilities.
• Conduct mock interviews with students and alumni, as necessary.
• Document all conversations (in‑person, telephone, e‑mail).
• Collaborate with the Career Development team to deliver and work special events, such as Career Fairs, Alumni Mixers, Workshops, Information Sessions, etc.
• Network and develop relationships with industry professionals to cultivate film internships and job leads for students and graduates.
• Attend industry seminars, conventions, events, and conferences (as requested).
• Liaison and collaborate with faculty and staff; actively contribute to inter‑departmental and/or company‑wide meetings and projects, as needed.
• Maintain weekly hybrid office hours to establish/maintain relationships with students and faculty.
• Attend/participate in monthly graduation rehearsals and graduation ceremonies.
• Represent the Career Development Department to prospective students at Open House presentations (two Saturdays per year).
• Duties and assignments as assigned by Manager, Film & Entertainment Business and Career Development Vice President.

N/A

N/A

N/A

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; great phone manners are a must.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse student population.
• Position requires discretion, patience, compassion, confidentiality, and tactful issue resolution.
• Strong organizational skills, including time management, multi‑tasking, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet multiple, quick deadlines, and handle shifting priorities.
• Ability to remain current on industry trends, technology, craft, and hiring trends.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong grammar and correspondence skills.

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in the film/television industry.
• Network of related industry contacts.
• Proficient in resume writing.
• Links to professional work examples.
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Teaching/coaching/​advisement and/or public speaking.
• Prior experience in an office environment.
• Prior experience in sales.
• Previous experience hiring, onboarding, or recruiting.

N/A

• Strong proficiency with PC and Mac (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Keynote); ability to learn new programs as required.

N/A

• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs, etc.

• Ability to assist complex students and remain calm in potentially stressful academic situations.

This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.