Managing Director

Managing Director (60-70%) The «APS - Allianz der Produzent:innen Schweiz / Alliance des producteur·rice·s suisses / Alleanza dei produttori e delle produttrici svizzeri» is the new national professional association for independent film producers as well as directors and authors in Switzerland. The association represents the interests of its members towards authorities, film funds, broadcasters and politics as well as administration and advocates for fair production conditions, strong funding instruments and international networking. The management leads the operational day-to-day business of the association, relieves the co-presidency and is simultaneously its visible face: it represents the APS externally – towards politics, funding institutions, media and industry partners – and helps build up the operational foundations of a new association. The place of work is still open and will be defined together with the future management within the framework of the establishment of the association. Start of position immediately or by arrangement. Your tasks Association management & organization Management of the office Implementation of the strategic guidelines from the presidency and the board Preparation and minute-taking of board meetings and general assemblies Coordination of working groups, specialist commissions and board retreats Advocacy, representation & networking Representation of the association's interests towards politics, authorities (especially the Federal Office of Culture), funding bodies and other decision-makers Development and implementation of an advocacy strategy (funding, funding instruments, improvement of production conditions, competitiveness of the Swiss film location) Organization of industry events (Locarno Film Festival, Solothurner Filmtage, Zürich Film Festival etc.) Representation of the association in working groups and committees in consultation with the presidency Building and maintaining relationships with partner associations, collecting societies and institutions at home and abroad Member support & administration Admission of new members as well as building and maintaining member relationships Contact person for the concerns and needs of producers, development of member offers Communication (D/F) Development and implementation of association communication Writing press releases and statements, coordination of translations Your profile Experience in association work, advocacy, cultural policy or comparable organizational management Confident handling of authorities and political actors; excellent negotiation skills Very good German and French skills, English an advantage Communicative, strong representative personality with strategic thinking and an independent way of working Advantageous: existing network in the film and media industry as well as experience in managing an office We offer A central creative role in the establishment of a new, nationally significant industry association A versatile, representative function at the intersection of culture, politics and economy Close cooperation with the co-presidency and dedicated board as well as networking throughout the entire film industry Flexible working hours with the possibility of home office Presence at important film festivals We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, references) by 24. August 2026. jpidfbebda3jm jit0832jm jiy26jm