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Job Overview
Support the Film Tax Credit Team’s efforts to administer the NJ Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program.
The candidate should have strong analytical problem-solving skills, the ability to work on small project teams, and the capacity to effectively interact with industry professionals, Authority leadership, and board members.
Must possess strong written (presentations, memos, and emails) and oral presentation skills.
$65,484 - $81,855
Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Responsibilities
Duties
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:
Engage with applicants during the qualification and eligibility process to advance applications to stages such as Operations/Underwriting. This includes ensuring all required documentation and information are submitted as part of the full application package for the due diligence process. Expected activities include but are not limited to:
Establishing a relationship and determining applicant eligibility.
Managing customer expectations regarding timing and the review process.
Obtaining and reviewing client applications and project scopes.
Assist customers, leads, and applicants on opportunities available to companies intending to make capital investments and create job opportunities within New Jersey’s film and digital media industry.
Assist with maintaining project-based research and analysis, including tracking industry trends at the state, regional, and national levels, identifying key industry issues state government could help resolve, and providing industry and policy updates to internal government stakeholders.
Projects:
Support the Film & Digital Media Financing & Incentives Manager in launching and administering the department’s evolving suite of programs.
Create and maintain a pipeline of opportunities, while engaging the marketplace to discover new ones.
Collaborate with NJEDA’s marketing and communications teams to ensure the website is accurate, programs are properly marketed, success stories are shared, and, on at least an annual basis, program outcomes are reported to the Executive Committee and board. Program enhancements, efficiencies, and improvements are also recommended.
Draft and maintain board memo templates, approval letters, and other program documentation.
Goals and Objectives:
Maintain a pipeline of project applications and review new submissions for completeness.
Support the Film Tax Credit team in maintaining application turnaround times and a positive reputation with industry stakeholders, while acting as an industry-development advocate. These efforts may include representing the Authority at industry events, conducting company research, and acting as a company liaison within the EDA.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to present the values and requirements of the Film & Digital Media Financing & Incentives products.
Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction:
Collaborates closely with Product Operations team members and others, ensure that after the application hand-off, projects continue advancing toward approval.
Collaborates with Post Approval and Closing departments to manage the relationship towards funding.
Reporting Structure:
The Film Analyst reports directly to the Film Tax Credit Director and will assist Program Officers as needed.
Must complete an annual self-assessment as required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Assist other teams within the Authority with tasks or processing applications as needed.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Economic Development, Finance, or Film Industry work experience
Soft Skills:
Strong creative and analytical problem-solving ability, including structuring issues, framing solutions, and executing complex analyses with minimal errors and oversight.
Ability to synthesize findings and propose actionable solutions.
Strong written (presentation, memos, and emails) and oral presentation skills.
Certifications:
none
Experience:
5+ years experience in relevant fields, such as business, film, finance, public policy or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business, film, finance, or policy, or equivalent experience
Software/Tools Proficiency:
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Additional Information
Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours
Travel expected when necessary for business operations
Certificates and Licenses Required
Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
NJ SAME Program
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Requirements
Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
