Funding Officer (m/f/d) Full-time/Part-time

Project overview

The Film Funding Institute (FFA) is Germany's national film funding agency and provides funding for the production and distribution of cinema films based on the Film Funding Act (FFG). Further funding is provided for cinemas, the preservation of German film heritage, the promotion and distribution of German films abroad, and film education. Additionally, the FFA manages tax-funded film promotion for the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM), including the German Film Production Fund (DFFF), jury-based cultural film funding, and the German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF).

We are looking to strengthen our teams for production funding (FFG reference funds), jury-based cultural film funding, and production incentive funding (DFFF) by hiring several dedicated

Funding Officers (m/f/d) full-time, 100% (39 hours per week)

part-time, 50% - 90% (19.5 - 35.10 hours per week)

The positions are initially limited to two years. A permanent extension is aimed for, subject to budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities

Review of Ecological Standards

• Advising applicants on the requirements and funding opportunities within the respective funding program
• Supporting funding juries depending on the funding guidelines
• Reviewing application documents, including eligibility, cost calculations, contracts, and financing, based on funding principles
• Issuing official decisions
• Reviewing and processing funding disbursements
• Monitoring and controlling funded projects
• Contributing to the development of new, practical processes for funding optimization
• Formal review of interim and final reports, including required evidence
• Advising applicants on ecological standards
• Supporting analysis and evaluation activities
• Supporting the further development of standards

Requirements

What we offer you:

Please send your complete application documents in German, consisting of a cover letter, CV, and certificates, in one PDF file, stating your desired start date and salary expectations, by November 5, 2026, to . Please note that external links (e.g., to portfolios or cloud services) or incomplete applications cannot be considered during the application process. For inquiries, please contact Ms. Eva Gehrke at the following phone number .

We believe that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger and therefore promote a culture of openness and respect. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, age, or disability. In case of equal suitability, severely disabled applicants or those with equivalent status will be given preferential consideration. Please include appropriate proof with your application.

By submitting your application, you agree that we may electronically record and store your data and use it exclusively for the purposes of the application process. We will not share your data with third parties and will comply with the regulations of the Federal Data Protection Act and the GDPR.

Filmförderungsanstalt

Grosse Präsidentenstrasse 9, 10178 Berlin

• Successfully completed university degree in Public Administration/Public Management, Business Administration, Media Management, Film Production, or a comparable qualification
• Commercial professional experience in film production, distribution, cinema, film funding, or public administration
• Knowledge of the Film Funding Act (FFG) and of grant and budget law according to the Federal Budget Code (BHO) is desirable
• Interest in sustainability and environmental protection (ideally training or further education as a Green Consultant, but not a prerequisite)
• Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken
• Proficient user skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Independent, meticulous, and structured way of working
• Very good communication and consulting skills
• Teamwork ability
• A varied and responsible role in an exciting work environment within the German film industry
• Tarifliche Vergütung (collective bargaining remuneration) according to pay group 9c TVöD Bund, including an annual special payment and regular pay increases
• Collective bargaining holiday entitlement of 30 days for a 5-day week, increasing to 31 days from 2027
• Company pension scheme (VBL) and capital-forming benefits
• An attractive employer subsidy for the VBB company ticket or the Deutschlandticket
• Individual training and development opportunities with an annual personal training budget
• High-performance IT equipment
• Collegial exchange and strong networking within the company
• Good work-life balance through flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 40% of the agreed working hours
• A central location in the heart of Berlin with good public transport connections

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Mitte, Berlin, Germany, DE
• Languages: German