Festival Marketing Copywriter

Mission To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.

Equity Values SIFF believes that valuing and promoting diversity is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse perspectives in visual storytelling while empowering new voices to share their own stories and promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diversity in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.

SIFF is committed to...

Making Our Culture More Inclusive and Affirming
Seattle's Indigenous Heritage Acknowledgement
Race, Equity and Social Justice

About This Position

Join our marketing and communications dream team for the 50th Seattle International Film Festival. We are a group of hard-working marketing pros with a passion for all things cinema. We value learning and growing together professionally, ensuring that everyone on the team feels supported, and making each other smile daily. We pride ourselves in being proactive, organized, and inspiring, as well as goofy in healthy doses!

The Festival Marketing Copywriter will be responsible for crafting impactful narratives, promotional materials, and communication pieces that captivate audiences and drive attendance to our film festival.

Dates of Employment: March 4–May 17, 2024

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Reports to: Associate Director of Digital Marketing

Compensation: $21.00/hour

Content Creation

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Develop captivating and persuasive copy for promotional materials
Create engaging and informative copy for the SIFF website, printed program, and other collateral
Assist with press releases to announce key events and special guests as needed
Help develop talking points for film screening and event introductions

Social Media And Digital Content

Craft compelling, shareable content for social media platforms to generate excitement and buzz
Write copy for digital advertising campaigns, email newsletters, and other online channels

Collaboration With Design Team

Work closely with graphic designers to ensure that written content complements visual elements for maximum impact

Brand Consistency

Ensure consistent messaging and campaign tone across all written materials and platforms.

Qualifications

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
Proven experience as a creative copywriter, preferably in the entertainment industry
A passion for storytelling and a flair for creating compelling and engaging copy across various channels
Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail and deadline-oriented, and take initiative
Ability to collaborate with all areas of the organization, and to provide exceptional service both internally and externally

Work Environment: Hybrid allowed. This temporary position can work onsite at our Seattle office (SIFF Film Center) or remotely, with schedule agreed upon with supervisor.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact with coworkers and supervisors, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Be Considered For This Role

Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
A cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and your experience to be successful in the role
All attachments must be in PDF file

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at any SIFF venue (including working in our offices) you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.