Film & Media Program Manager

Position Details

• Posting date 02/19/2026
• Closing date Open Until Filled
• Position Number 1125860
• Position Title Film & Media Program Manager
• Hiring Range Minimum $59,300
• Hiring Range Maximum $74,200
• Union Type Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status Exempt
• Employment Category Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week 40
• Schedule Night and weekend work when film screening are programmed.
• Location of Position Hanover, NH
• Location Address Wilson Hall,
  
  E. Wheelock St.
• Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid
• Is this a term position? No
• Is this a grant funded position? No

Reporting to the Director of Programming Initiatives, this position is responsible for the execution and management of an inspired, educational and enhanced film program. This role manages all campus and community‑facing film programs and activities produced by the Hopkins Center in addition to the administration of all activities associated with Hopkins Center Film & Media.

Education and Years of Experience
: 3+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Three years of administrative experience in an arts‑related setting.
• Significant experience working with the public in a communications and production capacity.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge and/or strong interest in the art of film.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work closely with students, faculty, the public and other Dartmouth College employees.
• Organizational, administrative, fiscal management and business‑related skills.
• Working knowledge of Mac/ Windows, Microsoft Office, database applications.
• Familiarity with film‑related systems (video editing, DCP, etc.) preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with all constituencies in a diverse institution.

• Filmmaking/editing experience.
• Familiarity with Digital Cinema and/or 35mm film projection.
• Supervisory experience.

Collaborates in developing current and future program content as well as planning/initiatives and goals of the Hop Film & Media program. In addition to supporting the strategic planning, this position executes all logistics as they relate to film screenings including–but not limited to–booking, marketing, payment and guest coordination. Coordinates and manages ancillary events related to the films. Oversees the Dartmouth Film Society and works to ensure the group continues to thrive.

Tracks the arrival of and ingests film content and keys into the server each week, and ships films out afterward. May support events showcasing other media, including video installations and audio experiences. Trains and supervises the student projectionist staff and helps with troubleshooting as needed. Serves as projectionist for shows with live guests (especially hybrid shows). Maintains the digital cinema equipment.

Assists the Director of Programming Initiatives with writing copy for print marketing efforts and gathering or creating other promotional assets. Working closely with Marketing, this position assists in the development of a strategic marketing/publicity plan for all Hop Film & Media presentations, specifically campus constituents. Oversees the Hop Film Fellow and Dartmouth Film Society director in their outreach to faculty and student groups to build audiences for each film.

Participates in budget development and monitors program sales and attendance. Executes payments to vendors, film distributors, other suppliers and College partners. Produces and maintains foundational planning schedule as well as systems for tracking films, sales, marketing schedule and related materials including but not limited to the Hopkins Center cloud‑based collaborative software. Coordinates with Hop Company Manager on logistics related to live guests for films, including booking travel, hotel, and itineraries, and processes honoraria…