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Speculative applications with cover letter in English can be sent to staff@coproductionoffice.eu

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FINANCE MANAGER

According to availability
Berlin and/or Paris

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Business Sector: Cinema, Culture, Gastronomy
Start Date: According to availability
Location: Berlin and/or Paris
Salary: Based on experience

Coproduction Office is an international label that produces and sells bold and award-winning films. Its sister company Briefmarken Weine is one of Berlin’s best wine bars, focusing on artisanal and natural wines paired with authentic Italian bistro cuisine, also importing Italian “vin d’auteur” to Germany. Film producer Philippe Bober is the founder of both companies and has produced forty films to date with twelve of these having been selected to screen in Competition in Cannes, winning two Golden Palms: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (2022) and THE SQUARE (2017) both by Ruben Östlund.

We are looking for a Finance Manager (job creation) to join our Berlin team and to support the growth of Coproduction Office’s activities in Germany. The working languages are German and English, in which full working proficiency is required, further languages, in particular French and Italian, are beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING:

  • Ensure the company is properly funded: manage the fundraising processes with the CEO, investigate new sources of financing.
  • Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
  • Update the business plan for the development of the company activities in Germany.

FINANCE MANAGEMENT:

  • Manage the Berlin-based companies’ (gastronomy, cultural space project, film production company) treasury planning; be in direct contacts with the providers, negotiate payment schedule.
  • Communicate with our German bank, request short-term and long-term credits.
  • Lead the financial reporting and analyze the financial performance of the company.
  • Manage two accountants in Berlin.
  • Closely collaborate with our external accountancy firm in Germany (and France when required) and oversee the closing of the balance sheets.
  • Closely collaborate with our finance team in Paris, and particularly, with our colleague in charge of the treasury planning for the production and sales activities of the companies.
  • Help optimize/automate finance activities, operations, systems, and processes.
  • Accurately prepare and fill state and state/government tax documents.

HUMAN RESSOURCES:

  • Recruit new colleagues.
  • Oversee the onboarding process, including contracts drafting with our external advisor.
  • Assist with the Management of the Berlin based team (Wine Bar staff, Cultural space project team).

YOUR BACKGROUND:

  • You are fluent in English and German. French and Italian language are a plus.
  • You have a master’s degree in finance/business or further education in finance/accounting with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • You have excellent analytical and execution skills and thorough understanding of financial processes.
  • You are a perfectionist, with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  • You are flexible with a proactive skill set.
  • You are computer savvy and proficient in cloud-based applications and virtual workspaces.
  • You like working in a team and your strong communication skills ensure the capability of working with people of various nationalities. Colleagues can always rely on you.

YOU WILL:

  • Work in a multi-lingual environment, in a friendly and motivational atmosphere with engaged and international colleagues who bring commitment and camaraderie to their work.
  • Obtain valuable experience from working with Philippe Bober on unique projects.

We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English at staff@coproductionoffice.eu indicating where you saw this post. (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered).

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).


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FINANCE MANAGER

Finance and Accounting Intern

6 Month Paid Internship or Apprenticeship (Duration to be discussed)
According to availability
Paris

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6 Month Paid Internship

Or Apprenticeship (Duration to be discussed)

Finance and Accounting Intern

By: Coproduction Office
Business sector: Film Industry (International Sales Agency and Production)
Remuneration:
Internship: 1200€ / month before taxes for internship
Apprenticeship: Legal remuneration for apprenticeship
Place: Paris
Duration:
Internship: 6 months, full time
Apprenticeship: To be discussed
Start date: According to availability

We are looking for a globally minded colleague, who has organizational skills, is result-oriented and has an interest in art-house cinema, to join our Paris-based finance team, working in a dynamic and international environment.

COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office is an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films.

Coproduction Office's CEO and founder Philippe Bober has worked with prominent ground-breaking directors* from early on in their careers and has produced thirty-three films to date. The majority of these films were selected for the main competitions in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, where they have received many major prizes, most notably the Venice Golden Lion in 2014 for Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE, and the Palme d’Or in 2017 and in 2022 for THE SQUARE and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS by Ruben Östlund. Coproduction Office's international sales division distributes a catalogue composed of films produced by Philippe Bober as well as acquired titles and restored classics, including Roberto Rossellini’s key films. The catalogue is unique for its artistic strength, with films that have an individual and distinctive cinematic language, and often daring content.

*Lars von Trier, Roy Andersson, Ulrich Seidl, Jessica Hausner, Lou Ye, Kornél Mundruczó, Cristi Puiu, Michelangelo Frammartino, Carlos Reygadas, Ruben Östlund.

JOB OUTLINE:

You will work in Coproduction Office’s finance department in interaction with other departments (sales, production, festivals, marketing, deliverables) and participate to the following tasks:

  • Providing support in day-to-day finance administration to ensure smooth departmental operations.
  • Conducting pre-accounting tasks, verifying external accounting entries to align with the company's sales and production activities, with a particular emphasis on topics such as: film collection agencies and production credits.
  • Implementing a payment control procedure, streamlining non-bank transfer expenses among colleagues, retrieving invoices and receipts, thereby minimizing information loss.
  • Maintaining up-to-date monitoring charts, including payables and receivables tracking, to facilitate effective financial oversight.
  • Assisting in applications for banks, credit institutions and public funds operating in the film sector and their financial deliverables.
  • Preparing detailed film costs reports for right holders and public funds.

YOU ARE:

  • Fluent in French, English, and German – with a minimum level of B2
  • Familiar with finance and/or accounting notions; relevant education is highly appreciated.
  • Comfortable with numbers and financial analyses and proficient with Excel.
  • An innovative thinker who can think outside the box.
  • Both analytical and synthetical.
  • A perfectionist, with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  • Computer savvy and proficient in cloud-based applications and virtual workspaces.
  • A cinephile with a strong interest in discovering the industrial side of cinema.

YOU WILL:

Gain an oversight on different aspects of the company including finance, sales, marketing, and production as we are a small and flexible company.

  • Work in a multi-lingual environment, in a friendly and motivational atmosphere with engaged and international colleagues who bring commitment and camaraderie to their work
  • Obtain valuable experience from working with Philippe Bober on unique projects

We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English at staff@coproductionoffice.eu (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered). Please also indicate where you saw this post.

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).

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Finance and Accounting Intern

Filmgeschäftsführung / Finanzbuchhaltung (m/w/d)

According to availability
Berlin

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Coproduction Office/Essential Filmproduktion GmbH ist ein internationale Firma (Deutschland, Frankreich, Großbritannien, Dänemark), die mutige und preisgekrönte Filme produziert und vertreibt. Produzent und Gründer Philippe Bober hat bis heute zweiunddreißig Filme von innovativen Regisseuren wie Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, Ruben Östlund, Carlos Reygadas uvm. produziert. Zu den zahlreichen gewonnen Preisen gehören u.a. die Goldene Palme 2022 für Ruben Östlunds TRIANGLE OF SADNESS oder der Goldene Löwe 2014 in Venedig für Roy Andersson.

Zur Unterstützung unseres Teams suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Filmgeschäftsführung in Teilzeit (1-3 Tage pro Woche) in Berlin (Möglichkeit auf Home Office).

Aufgaben

Was Sie erwartet:

  • Führen der Hauptbuchhaltung (Erfahrung im Umgang mit Sesam von Vorteil)

  • Sie kümmern sich um die Erstellung von Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüssen

  • Sie übernehmen das Tagesgeschäft in der Finanz-, Kreditoren- und Debitorenbuchhaltung

  • Sie steuern den internen Bearbeitungs- und Freigabeprozess sowie die Kontierung von Eingangs- und Ausgangsrechnungen

  • Sie führen Kontoabstimmungen, Bankbuchungen, Rechnungsabgrenzungen und Cash Management durch

  • Sie arbeiten in direktem Kontakt mit unserer Geschäftsleitung, unseren Projektleitern und unseren Projektassistenten

  • Sie fungieren als Ansprechpartner für interne und externe Partner, insbesondere Steuerberater und Wirtschaftsprüfer

  • Sie unterstützen den CFO und die Projektleiter bei der Erstellung von Finanzierungs- und Bankkreditanträgen

Profil

Was Sie mitbringen:

  • Ausgeprägte kaufmännische Kenntnisse

  • Praktische Erfahrung in der Finanzbuchhaltung und im Rechnungswesen

  • Geübter Umgang mit SESAM FIBU / (Lohn) von Vorteil

  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in der Rechnungslegung nach HGB/IFRS. Idealerweise auch in der Konzernrechnungslegung eines internationalen Unternehmens

  • Englisch (mindestens B1)

Wir bieten

  • Arbeit an international renommierten Filmproduktionen

  • Möglichkeit zur Remote-Arbeit von zu Hause

  • Engagiertes Team mit flachen Organisationsstrukturen

  • Gehalt abhängig von Erfahrung

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre vollständige Bewerbung mit einem Anschreiben an staff@coproductionoffice.eu

Wenn Sie Fragen zu Ihrer Bewerbung oder zum Bewerbungsverfahren haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an folgende E-Mail-Adresse: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Bitte beachten Sie, dass unser Rekrutierungsteam remote arbeitet und weder im Pariser noch im Berliner Büro telefonisch erreichbar ist. Wir bitten Sie daher, von Anrufen in unseren Büros abzusehen)

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Filmgeschäftsführung / Finanzbuchhaltung (m/w/d)

Finanzbuchhaltung (m/w/d)

According to availability
Berlin

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Essential ist ein kleines und feines internationales Kulturunternehmen, mit Geschäftsbereichen Film, Gastronomie und Kunst. Seit 1987 produzieren und vertreiben wir mutige und einzigartige Filme. Bis heute haben wir vierzig Filme produziert, welche mit zwei goldenen Palmen und mehreren Oscar Nominierungen ausgezeichnet wurden. Demselben kompromisslosen Qualitätsanspruch folgen wir auch in der Gastronomiebranche.

Zur Verstärkung unseres kleinen (20p) internationalen Teams in Berlin Mitte /F-Hain suchen wir eine*n Buchhalter*in (m/w/d) für unsere Geschäftsfelder. Die Arbeitssprachen sind Deutsch und Englisch, deren Beherrschung in vollem Umfang erforderlich ist. Weitere Sprachen, insbesondere Französisch und Italienisch, sind von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

Was Sie erwartet:

  • Sie sind verantwortlich für die Führung die Hauptbuchhaltung (Erfahrung im Umgang mit Sesam und Candis von Vorteil)

  • Sie kümmern sich um die Erstellung von Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüssen

  • Sie übernehmen das Tagesgeschäft in der Finanz-, Kreditoren- und Debitorenbuchhaltung

  • Sie steuern den internen Bearbeitungs- und Freigabeprozess sowie die Kontierung von Eingangs- und Ausgangsrechnungen

  • Sie führen Kontoabstimmungen, Bankbuchungen, Rechnungsabgrenzungen und Cash Management durch

  • Sie arbeiten in direktem Kontakt mit unserer Geschäftsleitung, unseren Projektleitungen und unseren Projektassistent*innen

  • Sie fungieren als Ansprechpartner* für interne und externe Partner*, insbesondere Steuerberatung und Wirtschaftsprüfung

  • Sie unterstützen den*die CFO und die Projektleitung bei der Erstellung von Finanzierungs- und Bankkreditanträgen

Profil

Was Sie mitbringen:

  • Ausgeprägte kaufmännische Kenntnisse

  • Praktische Erfahrung in der Finanzbuchhaltung und im Rechnungswesen

  • Geübter Umgang mit Candis, SESAM FIBU / (Lohn) von Vorteil

  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in der Rechnungslegung nach HGB/IFRS. Idealerweise auch in der Konzernrechnungslegung eines internationalen Unternehmens

  • Lust auf Kunst & Kultur, Filmliebe und einen herausfordernden Arbeitsalltag

Wir bieten

  • Mitarbeit an international renommierten Filmproduktionen, einem exquisiten Restaurant/Weinbar, einem neuen Kulturbauprojekt

  • Möglichkeit zur Remote-Arbeit von zu Hause

  • Engagiertes Team mit flachen Organisationsstrukturen

  • Gehalt abhängig von Erfahrung

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre vollständige Bewerbung mit einem Anschreiben an staff@coproductionoffice.eu

Wenn Sie Fragen zu Ihrer Bewerbung oder zum Bewerbungsverfahren haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an folgende E-Mail-Adresse: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Bitte beachten Sie, dass unser Rekrutierungsteam remote arbeitet und weder im Pariser noch im Berliner Büro telefonisch erreichbar ist. Wir bitten Sie daher, von Anrufen in unseren Büros abzusehen)

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Finanzbuchhaltung (m/w/d)

Personal Assistant to Film Director

According to availability
Berlin and/or Paris

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Job Title: Personal Assistant to Film Director
Location: Berlin, Germany
Start date: According to availability
Salary: Based on experience
Company profile:

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office is an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films.
Coproduction Office's CEO and founder Philippe Bober has worked with prominent ground-breaking directors* from early on in their careers and has produced thirty-three films to date. The majority of these films were selected for the main competitions in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, where they have received many major prizes, most notably the Venice Golden Lion in 2014 for Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE, and the Palme d’Or in 2017 and in 2022 for THE SQUARE and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS by Ruben Östlund. Coproduction Office's international sales division distributes a catalogue composed of films produced by Philippe Bober as well as acquired titles and restored classics, including Roberto Rossellini’s key films. The catalogue is unique for its artistic strength, with films that have an individual and distinctive cinematic language, and often daring content.

*Lars von Trier, Roy Andersson, Ulrich Seidl, Jessica Hausner, Lou Ye, Kornél Mundruczó, Cristi Puiu, Michelangelo Frammartino, Carlos Reygadas, Ruben Östlund.

As we continue to expand our creative endeavors, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Personal Assistant to one of our esteemed Movie Director.

Job Outline:

As the Personal Assistant to one of our Film Directors, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our director's busy schedule and creative projects. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Organizational Skills: Managing the director's calendar, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments to optimize efficiency and productivity.

  • Problem-Solving: Anticipating and resolving logistical challenges to ensure seamless production processes and project execution.

  • Persistence and Assertiveness: Being assertive and persuasive in communicating the director's needs and vision to various stakeholders, and not accepting "no" as an answer when obstacles arise.

  • Research: Conducting thorough research on industry trends, potential collaborators, and creative inspiration to support the director's vision and project development.

  • Interest in Creative Industries: Demonstrating a genuine passion for the film industry and a deep understanding of its nuances and intricacies.

  • Creativity and Open-Mindedness: Collaborating with the director to brainstorm ideas, provide input, and contribute innovative solutions to creative challenges.

Qualifications / You Are:

  • Previous experience as a personal assistant or in a similar administrative role within the entertainment industry is preferred.

  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

  • Assertive communication skills and the ability to advocate for the director's needs assertively.

  • Proficiency in conducting thorough research and synthesizing information from various sources.

  • Have a genuine interest in the creative industries, particularly film, television, and digital media.

  • Creativity, flexibility, and an open-minded approach to collaborating on diverse creative projects.

  • English and French languages is mandatory, fluency in German is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you are a dynamic and resourceful individual with a passion for the entertainment industry, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to staff@coproductionoffice.eu (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered).

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).

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Personal Assistant to Film Director

FILM EDITING / DELIVERIES INTERN

6 Month Paid Internship
According to availability
Berlin

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By: Coproduction Office
Business sector: Film Industry (International Sales Agency and Production)
Paid Internship: 1200€ / month before taxes
Duration: 6 months, full time
Start date: According to availability

We are looking for a globally minded and result-oriented colleague, with organisational skills and an avid interest in culture, to complete our team of thirty people working in a dynamic and international environment. You will assist our post-production team and our founder Philippe Bober.

COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office stands at the forefront of auteur cinema as an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films. The company’s founder, Philippe Bober, has collaborated with prominent and pioneering directors* from the earliest stages of their careers. He has produced forty-four films to date, the majority of which were selected for the main competitions at the Cannes, Venice, and Berlin film festivals. They received major prizes, including the Venice Golden Lion for Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE in 2014 and two Palme d’Ors for Ruben Östlund’s THE SQUARE in 2017 and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS in 2022.

Coproduction Office offers an international and dynamic workplace. Employees benefit from robust support, significant responsibility, cross-departmental involvement, and clear career progression, along with the opportunity to work closely on projects by some of the most exciting and accomplished directors. The company continues to grow while diversifying its operations to include on-site cinemas, gastronomy, imports of organic wines, production and distribution of visual art, and restorations of milestones in film history.

* Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, Kornél Mundruczó, Ruben Östlund, Cristi Puiu, Carlos Reygadas, Ulrich Seidl, Lars von Trier, Lou Ye

JOB OUTLINE:

You will:

  • work in an international and multilingual environment with a friendly and motivational atmosphere, alongside committed and team-oriented colleagues.

  • gain insight on the independent film industry while working on unique films.

  • perform the following tasks as a member of our post-production team:
    • Assist with the post-production of film restorations.

    • Organise and coordinate deliveries of film elements to distributors, servicing companies and festivals.

    • Edit and catalogue VOD film screeners, as well as excerpts.

    • Create and review subtitles and assist with assembling Dialogue Lists.

    • Help manage the inventory and archival of physical and digital elements of the company’s catalogue.

    • Provide key information to the Sales Team about materials availabilities.

    • Communicate with production companies, labs, vendors, and external collaborators.

    • Occasionally support the post-production team with other tasks.

You are:

  • A native or fully fluent English-speaker with excellent command of French and/or German. Other languages are a plus.

  • Detail-oriented and deadline-focused

  • Creative and able to think outside the box

  • Experienced in the cultural industries with knowledge of post-production workflows (a plus)

  • Flexible and proactive

  • Proficient with Premiere Pro; Experience with AVID, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve and/or Final Cut Pro is a plus.

We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English at staff@coproductionoffice.eu (NB Applications without a cover letter will not be considered). Please also indicate where you saw this post.

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).

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FILM EDITING / DELIVERIES INTERN

SALES INTERN

6 Month Paid Internship
According to availability
Berlin and/or Paris

More info

By: Coproduction Office
Business sector: Film Industry (International Sales Agency and Production)
Paid Internship: 1200€ / month before taxes
Duration: 6 months, full time
Start date: According to availability

We are looking for a globally minded and result-oriented colleague, with organisational skills and an avid interest in culture, to complete our team of thirty people working in a dynamic and international environment. You will assist our Sales team, our Festival Manager and our founder Philippe Bober.

COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office stands at the forefront of auteur cinema as an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films. The company’s founder, Philippe Bober, has collaborated with prominent and pioneering directors* from the earliest stages of their careers. He has produced forty-four films to date, the majority of which were selected for the main competitions at the Cannes, Venice, and Berlin film festivals. They received major prizes, including the Venice Golden Lion for Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE in 2014 and two Palme d’Ors for Ruben Östlund’s THE SQUARE in 2017 and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS in 2022.

Coproduction Office's international sales division distributes films with often daring content and a distinctive cinematic language, including those produced by Philippe Bober, acquired titles, and restored classics by Roberto Rossellini, Konrad Wolf, and other master filmmakers.

Coproduction Office offers an international and dynamic workplace. Employees benefit from robust support, significant responsibility, cross-departmental involvement, and clear career progression, along with the opportunity to work closely on projects by some of the most exciting and accomplished directors. The company continues to grow while diversifying its operations to include on-site cinemas, gastronomy, imports of organic wines, production and distribution of visual art, and restorations of milestones in film history.

* Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, Kornél Mundruczó, Ruben Östlund, Cristi Puiu, Carlos Reygadas, Ulrich Seidl, Lars von Trier, Lou Ye

JOB OUTLINE:

You will:

  • work in an international and multilingual environment with a friendly and motivational atmosphere, alongside committed and team-oriented colleagues.

  • gain insight on the independent film industry while working on unique films.

  • perform the following tasks as a member of our sales team:
    • Assist our sales executives with the market preparation and during markets (scheduling meetings, researching distributors, preparing documents and presentations on our films, assisting on the logistics, etc.).

    • Follow up with international distributors after the markets (preparing information on films, screeners, and others).

    • Search for prospective partners (market studies); improve and update the clients and sales database and contacts list.

    • Assist the sales team in the negotiation for film sales, for example by reflecting on selling points and gathering information on a film.

    • Assist with the redaction of contracts and other administrative tasks (notarization process, registration of contracts, etc.)

    • Follow up with our international distributors to track the films’ releases (release dates, admission numbers, marketing elements).

    • Support the management of MEDIA Creative Europe funding, both internally and in collaboration with our European distributors (application and reporting).

    • Keep track of expiring contracts and get in touch with distributors to negotiate renewals.

    • Assist the sales team in the preparation of sales strategies (reflect on pitching and ideas for retrospectives and collections).

You are:

  • A native or fully fluent English-speaker with excellent command of French and/or German. Other languages are a plus.

  • Detail-oriented and deadline-focused

  • Creative and able to think outside the box

  • Experienced in the cultural industries (a plus)

  • Precise, Proficient with Excel and databases.

  • A cinephile with a strong interest in film distribution and marketing.

  • Able to demonstrate previous experience in the film industry.

  • Flexible and proactive

We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English at staff@coproductionoffice.eu (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered). Please also indicate where you saw this post.

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).

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SALES INTERN

MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

6 Month Paid Internship
According to availability
Berlin and/or Paris

More info

By: Coproduction Office
Business sector: Film Industry (International Sales Agency and Production)
Paid Internship: 1200€ / month before taxes
Duration: 6 months, full time
Start date: According to availability

We are looking for a globally minded and result-oriented colleague, with organisational skills and an avid interest in culture, to complete our team of thirty people working in a dynamic and international environment. You will assist our Sales & Marketing team and our founder Philippe Bober.

COMPANY PROFILE

Based in Paris and Berlin, Coproduction Office stands at the forefront of auteur cinema as an international distributor and producer of bold, award-winning films. The company’s founder, Philippe Bober, has collaborated with prominent and pioneering directors* from the earliest stages of their careers. He has produced forty-four films to date, the majority of which were selected for the main competitions at the Cannes, Venice, and Berlin film festivals. They received major prizes, including the Venice Golden Lion for Roy Andersson’s A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING ON EXISTENCE in 2014 and two Palme d’Ors for Ruben Östlund’s THE SQUARE in 2017 and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS in 2022.

Coproduction Office's international sales division distributes films with often daring content and a distinctive cinematic language, including those produced by Philippe Bober, acquired titles, and restored classics by Roberto Rossellini, Konrad Wolf, and other master filmmakers.

Coproduction Office offers an international and dynamic workplace. Employees benefit from robust support, significant responsibility, cross-departmental involvement, and clear career progression, along with the opportunity to work closely on projects by some of the most exciting and accomplished directors. The company continues to grow while diversifying its operations to include on-site cinemas, gastronomy, imports of organic wines, production and distribution of visual art, and restorations of milestones in film history.


* Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, Kornél Mundruczó, Ruben Östlund, Cristi Puiu, Carlos Reygadas, Ulrich Seidl, Lars von Trier, Lou Ye

JOB OUTLINE:

You will:

  • work in an international and multilingual environment with a friendly and motivational atmosphere, alongside committed and team-oriented colleagues.

  • gain insight on the independent film industry while working on unique films.

  • perform the following tasks as a member of our sales and marketing team:
    • Coordinating film marketing with graphic designers, trailer editors, talents, decision makers, printers, market staff for our booths in Unifrance, Berlin, Cannes, etc.

    • Assistance with the layout and design of press books, posters and other marketing elements

    • Enhancing marketing materials for catalogue films

    • Assisting with catalogue sales and suggesting ideas for retrospectives and collections

    • Creating bonus material for films (interviews, behind-the-scenes content)

    • Managing and increasing activities on social media and the website

    • Collecting and archiving press reviews and suggesting press quotes

    • Participating in test screenings

You are:

  • A native or fully fluent English-speaker with excellent command of French and/or German. Other languages are a plus.

  • Detail-oriented and deadline-focused

  • Passionate about cinema with a strong interest in marketing

  • Creative and able to think outside the box

  • Tech-savvy and proficient in cloud-based applications (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and virtual workspaces

  • Experienced in the film industry (a plus)

  • Flexible and proactive

We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English at staff@coproductionoffice.eu (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered). Please also indicate where you saw this post.

If you have questions regarding your application or application process, please contact the email address: staff@coproductionoffice.eu (Please take note that our recruitment team is working remotely and cannot be reached by phone in the Paris or Berlin office. We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from calling the offices. Thank you).

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MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN