Assistant Programmer (Shorts: Narrative Fiction & Documentary)

DIRECTORS' LIBRARY

Remote

Salary: £175 per month

Independent online platform DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY is seeking an Assistant Programmer (Shorts: Narrative Fiction & Documentary)

Independent online platform DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY is seeking an Assistant Programmer (Shorts: Narrative Fiction & Documentary)

Founded in 2017, DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY is an independent online platform and resource for the film, video, and creative industries.

DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY is looking for an Assistant Programmer (Shorts: Narrative Fiction & Documentary) to help manage and develop its short film programme. Working closely with the Senior Programmer, you will play a key role in shaping how shorts are programmed and distributed by the platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Watching and evaluating documentary and narrative short film submissions
• Managing submission flow, ensuring a clear, organised, and considered review process
• Programming selections that sit in dialogue with the platform’s wider curatorial strands
• Contributing ideas to the growth of the programme, including input into new programming or distribution strategies.

THIS ROLE MAY SUIT YOU IF YOU: 

• Are familiar with DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY’s output and curatorial approach
• Have prior experience pre-selecting short films within a film festival, exhibition platform, or similar context
• Have a strong knowledge of contemporary documentary and narrative shorts and can articulate your perspective clearly
• Care deeply about directing, craft, and authorship
• Enjoy collaborative work and helping to shape something that is evolving.

FEE & COMMITMENT

This is a flexible freelance, fee-based role, paid at £175 per month. The expected commitment is approximately nine hours per month, based on adequately covering:

• Film viewing time
• Occasional repeated viewings
• Reviewing and assessing submissions
• Communication and coordination with the Senior Programmer.

This monthly fee represents the minimum payment for the role and equates to an hourly rate of approximately £19.45. If submission volume or overall viewing time increases materially, the fee will be reviewed and increased accordingly to ensure the role remains fairly compensated.

The role is remote, with flexibility around working hours.

ACCESS & FLEXIBILITY

We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process and are happy to discuss access adjustments or flexible working arrangements. Please contact us at desk@directorslibrary.com if there is anything we can do to make the application or role more accessible.

TO APPLY

Please send a short introduction outlining your interest in the role and a CV and/or LinkedIn profile to desk@directorslibrary.com.

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The closing date for this position is 27/02/2026 at 23:59