The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is comprised of the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting; NYC Media; and the Office of Nightlife with a mission to develop the Citys diverse media functions. Central to MOME's strategy is the delivery of best-in-class film production support through the Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting. MOME also develops ancillary programs and initiatives to grow New York's entertainment industry, such as workforce training programs to ensure that entertainment companies have access to the talent needed or other incentives/programs (marketing initiatives, etc.) that make New York an attractive place to do business.

The successful candidate will serve as a Production Coordinator reporting to the MOME’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.
Responsibilities will include:
- Evaluate permit and issue required Motion Picture/Television and Still Photography permits including but not limited to official permit form, application fee and maintenance of applicable records utilizing the agencys computer system;
- Review and process optional permits and instruct customers on the use of the Letter in Lieu of the Optional Permit;
- Maintain and utilize the Production Grid system for tracking the day-to-day locations of all NYC productions;
- Participate in pre-production meetings with production representatives, Police and Transportation Department to review proposed shooting schedule and address special needs such as stunts, pyrotechnics, closures, etc;
- Act as liaison between production industry and city agencies as well as community boards, civic groups and neighborhood residents;
- Manage in-person and telephone inquiries;
- Represent MOME at community and/or industry meetings, including presentation of MOME missions and services at various universities and industry trade shows.;
- Conduct production site visits to determine and ensure that permit conditions and restrictions are posted correctly and confirm that necessary arrangements were made to insure public safety and continued access to public areas;
- Provide information/advice to productions on appropriate NYC government contact(s), agency or other area for inquiry or problem resolution;
- Recommend changes to meet and respond to community requests;
- Manage portfolio of 7-8 active productions at any given time;
- Provide production reports as needed;
- Provide technical support to users of the online permit system;
- Respond to phone and email inquiries from residents with concerns and questions about production activity in their respective communities;
- Work with development team to troubleshoot, identify needs and recommend modifications to the online permit system;
- Assist in training participants in Made in NY Production Assistant Program to comply with OFTB policies and procedures;
- Handle special project and initiatives as assigned.

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and locations - Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel/Access/PowerPoint - Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at one time - Ability to work within a collaborative environment - Pleasant phone manner and professional rapport with the general public.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.