Festival Social Media Coordinator

• Contribute to execution of the social media strategy, with SIFF social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, Letterboxd, YouTube, Flickr
• Follow the editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant, engaging, and is approved and released on time
• Assist the Sr. Marketing Manager and Festival Materials Coordinator when needed to ensure key events are covered, and receive, upload, and organize photos in Dropbox post-event
• Capture video and/or photos of Festival events—which includes interviewing subjects including filmmakers, covering key event moments, etc.— and turn them around quickly
• Contribute to writing content such as social media or blog posts
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s with major in a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong storytelling skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how each can be deployed
• Experience capturing video content in social environments
• As one of the voices of the organization, ability to exercise good judgment and discretion at all times is required
• Experience interviewing subjects for video or print, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with video editing as well as Canva, with an understanding of basic layout and graphic design principles
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Be based in the Seattle area

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail and deadline-oriented, and take initiative
• Be able to collaborate with all areas of the organization, and to provide exceptional service both internally and externally
• Have a passion for, and knowledge of, film and cinema

• Please apply to this job posting directly at siff.net.
• Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role.
• Attach a cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and how your professional experience qualifies you to be successful in the role.
• Note: Our hiring teams appreciate and hold more value for self-written cover letters. AI generated cover letters are easy to spot and prevent us from getting to know the real you!
• All attachments must be in PDF format.

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