Adjunct Professor of John H. Mitchell Business of Entertainment Programs: Producing and Marketing Feature Length Films

Los Angeles, CA (Unknown)

$30/hr – $45/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Teach marketing and production for the entertainment industry at USC, guiding senior undergrads through film financing, distribution, marketing, and production topics.

  • Own and deliver lectures on core topics from film finance to streaming distribution and brand marketing.
  • Must-have: 10+ years of marketing or producing experience with ability to teach senior undergraduates.
  • Standout: Adjunct 25% FTE at USC with a core salary range of $30-$45 per hour.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • conceptualize and deliver lectures on a variety of topics, including film finance, data analysis & research, film production, talent representation & management, distribution, publicity, streaming platform marketing, brand marketing, product placement, creative advertising, digital marketing, film festival & award strategy.
  • facilitate discussion and encourage participation through engaging and/or interactive class activities in addition to lectures.
  • Guests speakers will discuss film finance, creative development, production, marketing, distribution, as well as the areas of acquisitions, and streaming distribution models.
  • course explores the creative and business producing and marketing in the motion picture industry—crystallized through current events, required readings, and guest speakers representing various business units of major studios, production companies, and streaming services.

Requirements

  • Qualified applicants will have 10+ years of marketing and/or producing experience and be able to teach students at the undergraduate senior level about the industry.
  • Prior teaching and/or guest lecturer experience at the university level is welcomed but not required.
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree.
  • Preferred Education: Master’s degree, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the university level, but inclusive of professional and community seminars, workshops, and mentorships.
  • Minimum Experience: 7-9 years of experience in producing or marketing at a studio, streaming service and/ or production company
  • Preferred Experience: 10+ years of experience in producing or marketing at a studio, streaming service and/ or production company at the executive level. Demonstrated teaching experience.
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