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Apprentice Events Assistant (Cinema)

Worthing Theatres & Museum · Worthing · posted 28 August 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Event assistant (level 3)
Starts
26 October 2026
Closing date
22 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • The successful candidate will work on projector set up and maintenance, weekly projection scheduling and administration with distributor coordination. Role will also include working with the film manager to assist on booking of certain titles while learning how programming decisions balance audience demand, critical reviews and commercial performance. It will also provide insight into how programming connects with audience experience, hospitality, and the overall identity of the venue.
  • Testing films and creating playlists for scheduling on servers and projectors.
  • Digitising content and managing servers to ensure all films are ready for presentation. Including liaising with distributors for missing content and KDMs.
  • Creating and editing slides and videos for on-screen and social media usage.
  • Social media posting including scheduling posts, stories with a mix of advertising and engagement content.
  • Design our film brochure on a bi-monthly basis.
  • Internal presentation such as slides and poster changes.
  • Start-up and closing down of projectors and the building  - being a keyholder.
  • Running live screenings from satellite broadcasts with volume and lighting changes.
  • Run event screenings which require ordering of merchandise, liaising with guests in advance, presenting and hosting Q&A’s.
  • Assist on financial administration and tracking.
  • Research upcoming film releases and benchmark against other cinemas. 

Where it leads

This apprenticeship has possible career progression in cinema exhibition, marketing/content, cinema programming, technical roles in cinema.

About Worthing Theatres & Museum

Worthing Theatres and Museum is a unique arts and heritage charity with four theatres, a cinema, a museum and gallery, all positioned within the heart of Worthing in West Sussex. Our extensive portfolio of venues, Connaught Theatre, Studio and Cinema, Pavilion Theatre, Assembly Hall, and Museum and Gallery, brings our community the best theatre, music, dance, exhibitions, film, and education opportunities.

Things to consider

Knowledge of Adobe Suite including Premiere Pro and InDesign.

A strong interest in cinema and film exhibition.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade pass) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNION PLACE, WORTHING, BN11 1LG

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