Working Title: Film & TV Production Liaison
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Explore Minnesota
Job ID : 90571
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - At least 50% of scheduled workdays each month
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/02/2025
Closing Date : 12/9/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Explore Minnesota / Explore MN Tourism - MAPE
Division/Unit : Explore Minnesota Tourism / Explore MN Film
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to provide a critical link between film, television, and commercial production companies, government agencies, local crew and vendors, and the public. This position will be responsible for all new tax credit-qualifying productions in the state from initial credit allocation letter to post-production, ensuring full integration and cooperation across the division. This position will also be responsible to manage the details of the Film-Ready Communities program from beginning to end, including developing guidelines and procedures, recruiting local representatives, and promoting the program and locations throughout the state to the industry. This position represents Explore Minnesota Film throughout the state. The Production Liaison reports to the Deputy Director, Explore Minnesota Film and works closely with employees in other state departments, the industry, and the general public
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Serve as the point person for production planning in Minnesota.
Expand Minnesota Film Production Database of Film-Ready Communities, Locations and Crew.
External promotion of Film Production Tax Credit Program.
Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the dates that include the month day and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Two (2) years' experience working in a project management role within the film, television, or commercial industry.
Experience with film and television production processes from development to distribution, in both indie and studio settings.
Thorough knowledge of film production, fundraising and financing terms.
Research skills in areas of state government legislation, economic impact, film industry production pipeline.
Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers, and written correspondence and effectively communicate and elicit information with tack and diplomacy.
Experience with budget management and the management of contracts
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work individually on a project and in a team environment.
Bachelor's degree in film production, media, project management in the film, or a closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
Ability to manage multiple and diverse tasks ranging from marketing to communications, stakeholder engagement, vendor contracts and legislative relations.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Physical Requirements
Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, and insurance, OR have other reliable transportation
Ability to travel to various locations throughout the State of Minnesota
Communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders
Additional Requirements
Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.
A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.
When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
