What are the responsibilities and job description for the Festival Social Media Content Creator position at SIFF?
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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 The 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 Social Media Content Creator is responsible for capturing video and photo content at Festival events and creating engaging social content. This position focuses on building awareness of, and excitement for, the 51st Seattle International Film Festival and fostering engagement among SIFF’s online community.
Dates of Employment: April 14–May 25, 2025
Reports to: Social Media Manager
Compensation: $21.00/hour
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 Social Media 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
Qualifications
- 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
Ideal Candidate Will
- 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
Work Environment: Hybrid. This temporary position will be required to be onsite for Festival screenings and events at our venues in Seattle, and may work onsite at our Seattle office (SIFF Film Center) and/or remote, as 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
- All attachments as PDFs
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
