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Consistently ranked as one of the top elite entertainment and performing arts institutions in the world, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) offers an unparalleled education across live performance, film, television, and digital arts. We set the stage for innovation, storytelling, and performance that shapes the future of creative arts. We are seeking a Director of Development to join our team and drive the philanthropic support necessary to encourage the dreams and aspirations of tomorrow’s creators and trailblazers. Working in partnership with the Executive Director of Development, you will plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program aligned with TFT’s strategic priorities. In this high-impact role, you will build and manage a premier portfolio of major gift prospects at the six- and seven-figure levels, launch and manage a Parent Giving Council ($10,000+ level), and staff key leadership, Dean, and faculty interactions. You will collaborate across TFT, Development, External Affairs, and campus-wide offices to align donor passions with space needs, academic initiatives, and visionary artistic endeavors. If you are a sophisticated fundraising professional with strategic acumen, strong volunteer management experience, and a drive to empower multifaceted artists and scholars, this is an extraordinary opportunity to thrive in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.
Explore more and embark on a rewarding career where you can shape the future of creative expression with us today!
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
- Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
- Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
- Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
- Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
- Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
- Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
- Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
- Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
- Ability to travel as needed.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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Consistently ranked as one of the top elite entertainment and performing arts institutions in the world, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) offers an unparalleled education across live performance, film, television, and digital arts. We set the stage for innovation, storytelling, and performance that shapes the future of creative arts. We are seeking a Director of Development to join our team and drive the philanthropic support necessary to encourage the dreams and aspirations of tomorrow’s creators and trailblazers. Working in partnership with the Executive Director of Development, you will plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program aligned with TFT’s strategic priorities. In this high-impact role, you will build and manage a premier portfolio of major gift prospects at the six- and seven-figure levels, launch and manage a Parent Giving Council ($10,000+ level), and staff key leadership, Dean, and faculty interactions. You will collaborate across TFT, Development, External Affairs, and campus-wide offices to align donor passions with space needs, academic initiatives, and visionary artistic endeavors. If you are a sophisticated fundraising professional with strategic acumen, strong volunteer management experience, and a drive to empower multifaceted artists and scholars, this is an extraordinary opportunity to thrive in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.
Explore more and embark on a rewarding career where you can shape the future of creative expression with us today!
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
- Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
- Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)
- Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)
- Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
- Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)
- Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)
- Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)
- Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
- Ability to travel as needed.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40060386) Apply
- Full Salary Range:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in film director jobs.
- Demonstrated feature film, television, or commercial directing credits with verified distribution
- Proficiency with on-set workflows including shot lists, call sheets, and production schedules
- Experience collaborating with directors of photography, production designers, and editors
- Familiarity with industry-standard editing and post-production software such as Avid or Adobe Premiere
- Strong visual storytelling portfolio showcasing genre versatility or a defined directorial style
- Bachelor's degree in film, theater, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Tips for Your Film Director Job Search
Tailor your reel to each genre
Studio and agency hiring panels watch your director's reel before reading anything else. Cut a version that leads with work matching the genre or tone of each role you're targeting, whether that's narrative drama, documentary, or branded content.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists film director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List your credited productions prominently
Hiring decision-makers look for named credits first. Put your most recognizable produced, distributed, or screened projects at the top of your resume and include the distributor or festival where each screened to establish credibility quickly.
Target your applications by production scale
Job listings for film directors vary widely by budget tier. Applying to an independent production company with a studio-scale reel often backfires. Read the posting carefully for language like 'low-budget,' 'micro-budget,' or 'feature-length' and match your sample work to that scale.
Prepare a director's statement for interviews
Many interviews will ask you to walk through your creative process on a specific past project. Prepare a tight three-minute verbal breakdown of one film: your concept, the key creative decisions you made on set, and what you'd do differently, backed by clips if the format allows.
Negotiate creative control before accepting
Salary isn't the only leverage point in a film director offer. Final cut approval, casting input, and post-production involvement are negotiable at many production companies. Ask about each of these in writing before signing, since standard contracts often reserve these rights for the studio.
Film Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most film directors?
Sony, Panthalassa, and Full Sail University are hiring the most film directors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Oregon, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production volume at streaming platforms and major studios tends to drive the bulk of active postings at any given time.
How many film director jobs are remote?
About 67% of film director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in pre-production phases such as script development, casting review, and post-production editing. Roles requiring active on-set presence, such as episodic television directing, are almost always location-specific.
How do you become a film director?
Most film directors build their path by directing short films, music videos, or branded content to develop a reel, then pursuing internships or assistant roles on professional productions to understand set hierarchy. Submitting work to film festivals builds credibility, while networking with producers and cinematographers opens doors to paid directing work. Many also complete a formal film program to sharpen craft fundamentals.
How do you get hired as a film director with little experience?
Directors with limited credits should focus on completing and distributing short-form work, since hiring managers look for any evidence of produced output over degrees or years on the job. Directing spec commercials for local brands, creating content for digital platforms, or serving as a second-unit director on larger productions all build a credible reel. Applying to assistant director roles at production companies also creates proximity to directing opportunities.
What does the film director interview process look like?
Most film director interviews begin with a reel review followed by a creative conversation about your past projects, process, and influences. Later rounds typically involve a concept presentation where you pitch your vision for a script or brief the company provides. Some employers include a meeting with producers or key department heads to assess creative alignment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to film director jobs?
You can find and apply to film director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and directing style, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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