Festivals Marketing & Engagement Coordinator

About Us

Our Mission

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education. Beginning in 1976 with the annual Seattle International Film Festival, then expanding into year-round programming, SIFF envisions a thriving arts ecosystem where film discovery encourages a more empathetic, joyful, and connected world. In its three theaters, SIFF offers screenings and special programs throughout the year. Each role is a reflection of SIFF's mission and commitment to the community to share vibrant films and help audiences engage in the enjoyment of film.

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About The Position

The Festivals Marketing & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of the 20th National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) and 53rd Seattle International Film Festival digital marketing strategy. This position focuses on building awareness of NFFTY and the Seattle International Film Festival and increasing festival screening attendance and ticket sales.

The position will play a key role in the success of NFFTY by focusing on outreach and an engaging marketing and content strategy for building audiences. Additionally, the Coordinator oversees all communications campaigns-including fundraising, launching new programs, and engaging with NFFTY's community.

Under supervision of the Senior Marketing Manager, the Festivals Marketing & Engagement Coordinator will also assist the SIFF Marketing Team in managing deadlines, events, and materials to support team organization and increase the awareness of the 2027 Seattle International Film Festival.

Dates of Employment: January 4-May 25, 2027

Reports to: Sr. Marketing Manager

Compensation: $23.00/hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

NFFTY (January 4 to beginning of April)

• Support NFFTY's marketing, including maintaining social media presence
• Proactively learns social media and content marketing trends, especially for teens and young adults, and pursues appropriate platforms and strategies to engage these demographics. They work closely with the Sr. Marketing Manager and NFFTY team to ensure NFFTY programs and associated promotional materials engage with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator with website management (for both NFFTY and the Seattle International Film Festival)
• Shares responsibility for reaching a global audience, seeking the best, brightest, and most promising emerging filmmakers for NFFTY's programs. A strong sense for seeking out communities of interest and influencers will be key to maximizing NFFTY's position as the world's preeminent discovery platform for talent.
• Manage NFFTY's social media calendar and content, curation, and distribution across all social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube, etc).
• Build upon NFFTY's existing submission outreach database.
• Create and send email marketing campaigns and track resulting web traffic and conversions.
• Work within brand guidelines, create design elements for year-round communications and marketing campaigns, or oversee designers and interns in creation of these elements.

Seattle International Film Festival (mid-March to May 25)

• Support project management and deadline tracking of Marketing Department projects utilizing Google Suite, Trello, and Slack
• Work with Sr. Marketing Manager on advertising content creation, deadlines and submissions
• Work with Sr. Marketing Manager to curate social media content, support email marketing, and generate website copy
• Assist Sr. Marketing Manager with capturing content for SIFF's social channels on site at Festivals, screenings, and special events
• Organize and track media links, photos, and press clippings under supervision of Sr. Marketing Manager
• Assist Graphic Design with coordination of print and web projects, such as advertising, printed collateral materials, lobby displays, and digital graphics
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with major in a closely related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience using web content management systems
• Strong working knowledge of digital marketing applications
• Proficiency in email marketing, Google Analytics, online best practices and protocols
• Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how each can be deployed
• As a voice of the organization in a media-driven environment, ability to exercise good judgment and discretion at all times is required
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends during the 20th NFFTY (April 1-4, 2027) and the 53rd Seattle International Film Festival (May 13-23, 2027) and other times as needed leading up

Ideal Candidate Will

• Possess excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• 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: SIFF requires employees reside and complete work duties within Washington State. This is a hybrid work role with a minimum of two (2) days in the office located at our admin offices (SIFF Film Center). This position will work onsite at specified theater(s) and offices. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and office duties are conducted in an open environment.

TO BE CONSIDERED

• 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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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,