Festival Marketing Manager

Company: SIFF
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. At SIFF We Value… Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice SIFF is committed to being an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. We strive to provide an environment that encourages inclusive experiences for all our audiences, volunteers, artists, staff, and greater community. To create inclusivity and belonging, SIFF expects everyone participating in our events to uphold and embrace this commitment. SIFF has a stated commitment Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) We believe that our mission-centered work to create and share space for community bears a responsibility to be fiercely inclusive of communities that have long been systematically marginalized and excluded. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. Our strategic commitment means that we approach our work through an RESJ “lens,” to ensure we are centering RESJ principles through our work. About The Position Join our marketing and communications team for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. The Festival Marketing Manager 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 52nd Seattle International Film Festival and fostering engagement among SIFF’s online community. Dates of Employment : March 9–May 22, 2026 Reports to : Sr. Marketing Manager Compensation : $26.00/hour Primary Duties & Responsibilities 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 Manage Festival Materials Coordinator and coordination of all festival film materials and photography/videography files Support Sr. Marketing Manager in managing seasonal Festival marketing team members 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 NFFTY (March 26-29) and SIFF 52 (May 15–25) 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: Hybrid allowed. This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office (SIFF Film Center) and may be required to be onsite for Festival screenings and events at our venues. Remote work is allowed, with schedule agreed upon with supervisor. 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. 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. E04JI8001sq9408nrux

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