What are the responsibilities and job description for the Festival Marketing Copywriter position at SIFF?
About Us
Our 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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
SIFF believes that valuing and pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity and social justice within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse stories and voices through our operations and impact while promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.
SIFF is committed to...
Making our organization's culture more inclusive and affirming, acknowledging Seattle's Indigenous heritage, and creating more racially equitable and socially just outcomes both within our organization and through our community impact.
About This Position
Join our marketing and communications dream team for the 51st 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 10–May 9, 2025
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (20 hours/week)
Reports to: Associate Director of Digital Marketing
Compensation: $21.00/hour
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Content Creation:
- 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
The Ideal Candidate
- Will have a passion for, and knowledge of, film and cinema
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.
To Be Considered For This Role, Please Provide
- A Resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
- A Cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and why your experience qualifies you to be successful in the role
- Writing samples showcasing a variety of writing styles and creative campaigns.
- All attachments must be in PDF format.
AAP/EEO Statement:
SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $21
