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Some 65 million people are expected to have long COVID. While scientists continue to study its effects, various research has begun to document its impacts on the brain, including significant coordination and cognitive issues.
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Some 65 million people are expected to have long COVID. While scientists continue to study its effects, various research has begun to document its impacts on the brain, including significant coordination and cognitive issues.
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SFFILM’s seasonal Digital Content Manager works closely with the Director of External Relations and members of the communications team to design and implement the organization’s content and communications strategy across web, print, social, and email marketing. This position oversees the development of all content for the SFFILM Festival, including project management of production timelines and cross-departmental deadlines and deliverables..
This is a full-time temporary role from February 1 to April 23. This role can be performed remotely, but strong preference for someone based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pay rate: $20 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime leading up to and during the SFFILM Festival.
Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.
SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.
SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.