Field Representative, MOME

About the role

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) supports and strengthens New York City’s creative economy and makes it accessible to all. The agency includes the Film Office, which coordinates film and television production in public places, provides permits, services, and incentives, and helps productions navigate State and City laws. The Film Office aims to make every project a clear, seamless, and enjoyable experience while protecting public safety and minimizing neighborhood impacts. The position is based in Manhattan, NY.

Responsibilities

• Visit film/TV production locations on public property throughout the five boroughs to ensure compliance with film permit rules, the code of conduct, and permit conditions.
• Confirm that public notices are posted correctly.
• Ensure that the production maintains public safety and provides access to public areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic when necessary.
• Write set visit reports for each production location visited.
• Address violations of rules and permits.
• Provide information and advice to productions, including sharing government contacts, problem resolution, and recommending changes to meet community requests.
• Advise productions on efficient placement of vehicles and large equipment.
• Maintain and utilize the database system for tracking the day‑to‑day locations of all NYC productions.
• Create production notes for pre‑production meetings.
• Participate in pre‑production meetings with production company representatives, NYPD, FDNY, and Department of Transportation to review proposed shooting schedules and address special needs such as stunts, pyrotechnics, street closures, etc.
• Act as liaison to external groups such as Community Boards, City Council, and Business Improvement Districts; advise, coordinate, and confirm notifications on upcoming schedules and events.
• Determine potential conflicts with permit requests and upcoming City events and schedules.
• Attend meetings with community representatives to address community concerns about filming.
• Participate in new initiatives as the needs of the TV/Film industry, production, and MOME evolve.
• Assist the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for the Film Office on special assignments, such as research.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; employees with two continuous years of City service may be eligible to reside in certain surrounding counties.

Skills

• Experience on TV/film sets and working with production companies.
• Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods.