Okaloosa County BOCC — February 3, 2015 — Film Commission Liaison DRAFT

OKALOOSA COUNTY CLASS DESCRIPTION, 2015 JOB TITLE: FILM COMMISSION LIAISON TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Works with the Tourist Development Director to set strategic direction and build the local tourism industry by positioning Okaloosa County as a premiere destination for the filming of motion pictures, television shows or series, commercials, video or photography shoots, and other entertainment projects; responsible for the growth and development of the film and entertainment sector of the economy, serves as the County’s chief advocate for the industry, and is the liaison between the industry and Okaloosa County government; works cooperatively with industry stakeholders to achieve goals for the industry by providing the overall direction, supervision, development and implementation of Film and Entertainment core services. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Markets and promotes Okaloosa County’s diverse film locations to the entertainment industry for film, television, music videos, commercial advertising, still photo shoots and any entertainment production. Responds to all potential filming leads in a prompt and professional manner. Lead response may include shooting additional footage and uploading the images to the location library, filing project notes, disseminating leads to the appropriate production crew, agency, or acting/modeling talent. Maintains and updates directory of talent, crew, support services, basic information, and photo library. Maintains photographs and B-roll to promote Okaloosa County. Maintains the FilmEmeraldCoast.com production guide, and directs applicants to register for other production guides. Provides support associated with the negotiation, coordination, and facilitation of film production permits. Ensures that projects accurately depict Okaloosa County’s assets and avoids misrepresentation. Arranges the scouting of locations, accommodations, and employment of the local community with production companies. Assists film crews in requests with casting. Provides logistics and locations support for the film and entertainment production industry. Goes on set visits and production company visits. Coordinates County departments and holds pre-production meetings for larger projects that affect Okaloosa County (i.e. law enforcement, road closures, fire, explosions, etc.). Assists with disseminating information relating to production to industry groups and individuals. Functions as liaison with organizers, business professionals, hoteliers, the media and suppliers of film production and commercial shoots. Secures and maintains relationships with national and international film organizations and with the state film industry. Attends and participates in national and international film expositions, trade shows, and conventions to entice the entertainment and filming industry to use Okaloosa County for film shoots and commercials. Prepares reports, press releases, newsletter articles, correspondence, and other forms of written copy in performing, film marketing and promotion functions for the Tourist Development Department. Designs, develops, and distributes film commission collateral. Manages the Emerald Coast Film Commission website and e-mail. Manages the film commission budget. Prepares written reports of activities and makes presentations to the Tourist Development Council and Board of County Commissioners as required. Works with Tourist Development Director on policy development and support. Reaches out to municipalities to enter into inter-local agreements as needed in support of the local production industry. Advocates