Documentary Impact Associate

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States EPIP Full time

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks a skilled professional to join the Perspective Fund (PF) team as a Documentary Impact Associate.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in impact and outreach campaigns for documentaries, with 3-5 years of experience in film production, finance, distribution, and impact. They will report to the Senior Program Officer of Special Initiatives and be responsible for supporting strategic planning, grantmaking, portfolio management, and implementation of PF strategy.

Perspective Fund provides grant support to independently-produced documentary films that highlight social justice and human rights. Through our grantmaking, we seek to support documentaries that raise awareness, connect people, inspire action, and create impact around human rights and social justice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide feedback on film cuts, work in progress, audience engagement strategies, impact campaigns, and perform due diligence throughout the grant period.
  • Collaborate with PF staff to curate, plan, and produce events and grantee/field convenings; represent PF at film festivals and events.
  • Prepare internal grant recommendations and reports on PF strategy progress, impact, and plan adjustments under the guidance of the Senior Program Officer.
  • Organize and engage in convenings, partnerships, co-funding, and other strategies with peer funders to promote a common grantmaking agenda to advance PF strategy and field learning.
  • Capture and share knowledge of the PF's learning and impact; participate in learning and evaluation activities to guide the evolution of PF.
  • Advise grantees on key impact and outreach campaigns and connect them with opportunities, resources, and other actors in the field.
  • Develop, refine, and implement grantmaking priorities and strategic approaches around film as a tool for social change under the guidance of the co-founders and Senior Program Officer.
  • Monitor developments in the field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities in alignment with approved program strategy and how to best respond.
  • Educate donors, other staff members, and public audiences on issues related to documentary and media for social change.

We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000-$65,000 based on experience and are committed to providing transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, including life insurance, long-term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan, and support for continuing education.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent research, analytic, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of film production, finance, and distribution, as well as experience working with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

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