Archives for 2025

Social & Digital Content Creator

OVERVIEW

The Social & Digital Content Creator creates, publishes, and amplifies multimedia storytelling that connects audiences to films, filmmakers, and film culture—always working to advance SFFILM’s four strategic content pillars: deepening film appreciation, responding to pop-culture moments, activating festival/awards season attention, and driving conversion for SFFILM events, programs, and sponsors. Reporting to the Digital Content Manager (and collaborating closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and Communications team), this role blends creative production, social strategy, and technical execution. Bay Area–based candidates are required for weekly in-office time and event coverage.

This is a seasonal, full-time (40 hrs/wk) position starting as soon as possible in October and ending Thu, Dec 18, 2025. This position is paid at the exempt rate of $1320 per week and will require evening and weekend availability during some event weeks. Application review begins September 26, 2025 and will be rolling after that.
Applications must include links to portfolio or an overview of content work that includes links to social accounts, video, writing, or campaign work. Internships/personal projects are acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

Execute against content briefs and campaign workplans that map directly to SFFILM’s content pillars and measurable goals (engagement, awareness, ticket sales, membership, sponsor KPIs)
Support the maintenance of the integrated editorial & social calendar; surface timely ideas that balance evergreen film-appreciation content with time-sensitive pop-culture and festival beat coverage
Coordinate across Marketing, Press, Guest Services, and Artist Development to align messaging, assets, and approvals
Adhere to project budgets, schedules, and approval workflows
Support integration of web, email, and social campaigns (content, timing, tracking)

Multimedia Production

Shoot and edit short-form video and audio pieces for social and web (interviews, trailers, Reels, clips, podcasts)
Create simple graphics, GIFs, and motion assets; source/curate photography and archival materials
Produce pre-production materials (storyboards, shot lists) and support post-production workflows; organize and archive assets for reuse

Social & Audience Engagement

Produce daily social content (copy + assets) tailored to platform and pillar objective
Publish across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and other priority channels
Collaborate with Digital Content Manager on influencer strategy to reach beyond SFFILM’s core audience
Be the primary Community Manager in social media DM’s as part of audience engagement strategy
Monitor channels, engage community, reshare user content, and triage basic customer queries
Capture live event coverage (photo, short video, commentary) as assigned
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager on sponsor integrations and paid content strategies

Compliance, Operations & Reporting

Ensure legal compliance for publishing: credits, clearances, copyright, privacy, and press/guest material workflows
Adhere to best quality control practices
Help launch and populate festival guest and press portals with toolkits and content as needed.
Prepare regular social analytics reports and a final wrap report summarizing campaign performance and learnings

Qualifications

3–5 years’ experience in digital content production, social media, or digital marketing (including internships/freelance)
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Keen editorial judgment
Practical experience shooting and editing short video (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
Familiarity with graphic tools (Photoshop, Canva); confident mobile phone photo/video skills
Experience publishing in a CMS (WordPress preferred); basic SEO and analytics literacy
Comfortable working quickly on time-sensitive content while preserving accuracy and brand standards
Excellent organization, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
Portfolio required (links to social accounts, video, writing, or campaign work — internships/personal projects acceptable)
Passion for film and cultural fluency across music, fashion, art, sports, politics, and activism
Ability to work nights/weekends for events as scheduled
Preferred tools/experience: WordPress, Google Analytics, UTMs, MailChimp, Basecamp, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker or similar database experience.

ABOUT SFFILM

For nearly 70 years, SFFILM has been transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film. As the Bay Area’s premier film institution since 1957, SFFILM cultivates an enduring and vibrant film culture, expertly connecting singular storytellers with passionate audiences. With world-class festivals, accessible education, and robust filmmaker support, SFFILM champions cinema as a force for connection, creativity, and change. Our annual public film festivals include the San Francisco International Film Festival and Doc Stories. The SFFILM Presents series and Family programming give Bay Area audiences early, exclusive access to film events all year. SFFILM’s youth Education program empowers over 15,000 local students and educators with learning opportunities that foster media literacy, global citizenship, and a lifelong love of movies. And SFFILM propels the careers of independent filmmakers from the Bay Area and beyond through vital grants, residencies, and diverse creative development services in our Artist Development initiative.

Seasonal Individual Giving Assistant Manager

OVERVIEW

SFFILM is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Seasonal Individual Giving Assistant Manager to support our Development team during a busy fundraising period that includes year-end giving campaigns and the 2025 SFFILM Awards Night. This temporary, full-time role will assist with donor communications, stewardship, and event support, ensuring a seamless experience for our Patron-Level donors ($2,500+) and individual giving community.

The ideal candidate is proactive, deadline-driven, and comfortable balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, database familiarity, and enthusiasm for SFFILM’s mission are essential.

Application Review will begin September 15, but will be rolling after that until filled. SFFILM currently supports a hybrid-remote schedule, with an average of 3 days a week in the San Francisco offices, as well as time onsite throughout the Bay Area supporting SFFILM events. This position is required to be based in the Bay Area and is expected to be available to be onsite as needed, leading up to and during our 2025 Doc Stories program (November 6 – 9, 2025) and SFFILM Awards night (December 8, 2025). All staff are expected to work in accordance with in-office requirements as determined by organization-wide and department policies. Some night and weekend availability is expected.

Starting compensation for the position is $25-$26/hr depending on experience, with occasional overtime as assigned by the Director of Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Development team in executing year-end fundraising and Awards Night activities.
Assist with Patron-Level membership renewals, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
Draft, personalize, and send donor acknowledgment letters and tax information promptly.
Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to ensure donor event invitations, emails, and materials are accurate and on-brand.
Track RSVPs, assist with on-site registration, and provide general event support for Awards Night and other cultivation events.
Help monitor donor renewals, pledges, and outstanding payments; send reminders as needed.
Maintain accurate donor records in collaboration with the Database and Membership Manager.
Assist in preparing donor recognition lists for invitations, signage, online, and printed materials.
Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Development team as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1–2 years of experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, or related fields.
Experience working with CRMs, donor databases or other related data or project management tools.
Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with people with vastly different backgrounds and across all roles.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail; Ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities, stay focused on what matters most, and respond with flexibility and confidence to last-minute requests.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects with efficiency.
Excellent decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Sheets) and Excel.

Development Systems & Planning Intern

Overview

SFFILM’s Development Department is seeking a motivated intern with a passion for nonprofit capacity-building and film/media. This internship offers the chance to play a vital role in strengthening our fundraising systems, leading to greater long-term sustainability for the organization.

As a Development Intern, you’ll report directly to the Development Director, assisting in the creation of essential documents like operating plans, individual prospect strategies, and research materials that will expand the department’s capacity in 2025 and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to reports and analyses of current operations, support the creation of templates for fundraising efforts, and prepare for the 2025 Doc Stories Festival, November 6-9, and SFFILM’s largest annual fundraiser, Awards Night, on December 8th.

This internship provides valuable exposure to nonprofit management, operational planning, and the film/media industry. The opportunity is based in San Francisco, requires 10-12 hours per week (availability to work out of the SFFILM SOMA offices Tuesdays and/or Thursdays is essential), and runs from October through mid December 2025.. This position may occasionally involve attendance at events outside of normal business hours.

Application Review will begin September 15th, 2025.

OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES

Development Operations and Planning: Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of annual and long-term fundraising, including preparing campaign reports, updating prospect research, and supporting donor engagement strategies throughout the fall season.
Cultivation and Stewardship: Assist with donor communications and stewardship materials tied to SFFILM’s fall programming, including Doc Stories, seasonal screenings, and Awards Night, helping to create thoughtful, donor-centric documents that highlight the impact of their support.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Opportunity to work with programming, communications, and events staff to understand how development strategies align with broader organizational goals, gaining insight into how fundraising supports SFFILM’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Energetic, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and writing skills.
Ability to multitask, follow through on tasks, and work under deadlines.
Comfort interacting with a diverse range of people, including patrons, filmmakers, sponsors, and event staff.
Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Interest in nonprofit management and development, or related fields.
Commitment of 10-12 hours per week (generally two days a week).

BENEFITS:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of event production and nonprofit management.
Build a resume and network within the film industry.
Enjoy a complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership, with access to screenings and events.
Receive class credit (if applicable) and valuable work samples.
Unpaid, but with excellent film perks!

Join SFFILM this fall and make a meaningful impact while gaining invaluable experience in the world of film and nonprofit development.

Programming Department Intern

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

OVERVIEW

SFFILM’s Programming department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in curation and film/media to support our fall programs and ongoing screening for the 2025 SFFILM Festival. Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF) is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The Festival is deeply rooted in the culture and process of film appreciation—film as an art form and as a meaningful agent for social change—and is an important showcase for the most searching and innovative films from around the globe.

The Programming Intern reports to the Associate Director of Programming and will provide assistance in the SFFILM offices and onsite at exhibition programs as needed. The Intern will have the opportunity to support SFFILM’s Fall exhibition, including Doc Stories (November 6-9) and Awards Night (December 9). The key undertaking will be screening and evaluating films for the 2025 SFFILM Festival, which takes place in the Spring (April 23-May 6, 2026). The internship is unpaid.
The opportunity is based in the Bay Area, requires 8-16 hours per week (1-2 days in-office – availability to work out of the SFFILM SOMA offices Tuesdays and/or Thursdays is essential), and runs from September through December 18, 2025.
Application Review will begin September 2nd.

OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES

Provide event support for SFFILM exhibition programs in Fall 2025.
Research upcoming films in post-production phase.
Screen (review) shorts and features that come through our Call for Entries for the 2026 SFFILM Festival.

QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for film/ media education, film festivals, and film organizations.
Interest in the art and craft of cinema.
Good research skills.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the SFFILM office and exhibition venues.
Availability for scheduled weekday hours in the SFFILM office and some evenings for events.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to express yourself clearly, thoroughly and mindfully.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
Excellent computer skills. Proficiency with Filemaker Pro would be a plus.

Benefits

SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Great introduction and experience in film / media education and film festival in addition to exposure to aspects of outreach and event management.
Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world-class film organization and create personal connections.
Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership.
Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events.
Class credit (if applicable).
Resume and network builder.

Fall Education Intern

OVERVIEW

SFFILM’s Education department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in education and film/media to support K-12 programming to join us this fall to develop skills and assist with event production and educational program planning. Our Education team serves more than 15,000 students and teachers every year, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to develop media literacy, cultural awareness, global understanding and a lifelong appreciation of cinema. SFFILM Education aims to cultivate students’ imaginations, prepare them for filmmaking careers, and empower them to succeed in a media-saturated world.

The Education Intern reports to the Education Manager and will provide assistance in the SFFILM offices and onsite at theaters and schools for our Fall Education programming including Schools at Doc Stories (November 6-10), Screenings for Schools, Youth FilmHouse Residency program, and provide additional support to the Education Department as needed. The Education Intern is also given the opportunity to assist with planning for the 2026 SFFILM Festival. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about film/media education. The internship is based in-person in San Francisco and is unpaid.

This internship requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week (approximately 12-20 hours per week). Regular in-office days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. This position may occasionally involve attendance at events outside of normal business hours or on weekends. The ideal start date is mid-September, with an end date in mid-December. Application review begins September 8 and will be rolling after that.

OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES

Provide event support for Education screenings and school visits (may include venue set-up, ushering, greeting students and teachers, assisting with Q&As, and volunteer coordination).
Develop outreach skills and gain knowledge of SFUSD, other Bay Area schools, and national afterschool programs serving K-12.
Support with the expansion of offered resources through activities, study guides, and/or partner organizations for K-12 students who attend in-person or virtual screenings or events through Common Core Standards.
Assist in documenting Education events through video and photo.
Support with updating and collecting data metrics for all Festival education programs
Develop skills as a screener for relevant films for the 2026 SFFILM Festival’s Education programs.
Provide other administrative and constituent support as needed.
Provide additional program support to the Education Department as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for film/ media education, film festivals, and film organizations.
Interest in working with students ages K-12.
Experience with film/media research and archives and/or interest in developing research skills.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the SFFILM office, Bay Area schools, and theaters.
Availability for morning/afternoon weekday screenings, as well as scheduled weekday hours in the SFFILM office.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Professional demeanor combined with an ability to have fun with kids.
Must be able to express yourself clearly, thoroughly and mindfully.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
Excellent computer skills. Proficiency with Google Suite.
Must be able to pass a LiveScan.
Experience teaching in classrooms or non-traditional learning environments a plus.
Knowledge of SFUSD and the broader Bay Area education community a plus.

BENEFITS

SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Great introduction and experience in film / media education and film festival in addition to exposure to aspects of outreach and event management.
Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world class film organization and create personal connections.
Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership.
Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events.
Class credit (if applicable).
Resume and network builder.
Unpaid, but great film perks!