SFFILM

The Bay Area's home for the world's finest films and filmmakers.

Communications

Communications Project Manager

Overview

The Communications team at SFFILM is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, launch, and completion of various Festival marketing projects and campaigns for the 64th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 9–18, 2021).

The Communications Project Manager is the glue that keeps our people and projects together, ensuring high-quality materials are delivered on time and on budget. This seasonal position is responsible for fostering and driving significant cross-departmental collaboration, communication, and deadline setting. The Manager develops departmental workflows and schedules, keeping staff members on task and serving as the primary point of contact for other departments and external agencies, vendors, and partners. With a focus on design, advertising, branding, digital, and video, the Manager is a key creative contributor who works with a variety of stakeholders to shepherd projects from concept to completion.

This is a full-time temporary role from January 11 – April 16, 2021. While the role is mostly remote, Bay Area candidates are preferred. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Friday, December 11.

Responsibilities

  • Develops all marketing project plans and manages their day-to-day execution and delivery in coordination with other members of the Communications department as well as cross-functional teams and external creative agencies and vendors.
  • Creates and executes project plans, including deadlines, specs, assets, budget, vendor coordination, status updates, approvals, and final delivery.
  • Manages project budget, scope, schedule, and resources.
  • Project manages the development, production, and dissemination of creative materials (print, video, or digital) for SFFILM Festival.
  • Serves as the main point of contact for colleagues in other departments to ensure all of SFFILM’s creative materials needs are delivered by the Communications team in a timely manner.
  • Builds and tracks production schedules and workflows; communicate deadlines, tasks, priorities across the organization.
  • Collaborates with and manage designers, video editors, external agencies and vendors, and marketing and programming partners.
  • Adheres to creative and content briefs to keep staff and partners on track.
  • Coordinates and contributes to reviews of print, digital, video, and creative content; works with stakeholders on revisions and approvals.
  • Arranges printing and distribution of collateral; works with printers, mail houses, and other vendors.
  • Proofreads all materials and ensures compliance with SFFILM brand across all internal- and external-facing materials related to the Festival.
  • Serves as key strategic and creative partner for all Communications and Development colleagues and projects, collaborating across teams to build audience and member acquisition campaigns.
  • Assists with marketing-specific aspects of SFFILM event production.

Qualifications

  • Past experience in marketing project management or related field preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and executing projects of varying complexity and delivering them within specified timeframes and budgets
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and manage results
  • Ability to anticipate changes, communicating promptly and efficiently and maintain flexibility
  • Experience with digital tools for content and project management including WordPress CMS, MailChimp, Basecamp, Google Apps, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, and social media platforms and tools.
  • Passion for movies and festivals is a plus!

Pay rate: $19 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime leading up to the SFFILM Festival.

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.

Festival Graphic Designer

Overview

The Communications team at SFFILM is seeking a hard-working and creative Festival Graphic Designer to assist in the creation of visual assets for the 64th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 9–18, 2021). The Festival Graphic Designer works closely with the Graphic Designer and Directors of Marketing and Communications to produce a wide array of media that advances the mission and brand of SFFILM through creative, strategic, and top-notch design.

This is a full-time temporary role from January 25 – April 9, 2021. While the role is fully remote, candidates in the Pacific Time Zone are preferred. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Friday, January 8.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and creation of all print and digital assets for the 64th San Francisco International Film Festival.
  • Create materials for Festival events, from digital invitations to printed mini-programs.
  • Produce digital, print, and outdoor advertising, from full-page spreads in distributed publications to re-skins of national websites to billboards and transit advertising.
  • Create print and digital signage, from directional posters used in theater venues to onscreen slideshows projected before screenings.
  • Produce digital graphics and banners to be used on social media and in email communications.
  • Build mock-ups for Communications team members to better visualize and present projects to be tasked to external partners.
  • Create other print and digital collateral as needed, including pitch decks, brochures, flyers, and more.
  • Implement consistent brand identity across a diverse array of materials.
  • Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, adhering to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • A working understanding of layout, type, and color.
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (intermediate level or above).
  • Able to both take instructions and initiative.
  • Enthusiastic and passionate with an eye for detail.
  • Superior file management skills (tracking and archiving).
  • Hardworking and professional with a balanced temperament and good sense of humor.
  • Organized and deadline-driven team-player capable of picking up and applying new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Pay rate: $20 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime leading up to the SFFILM Festival.

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.

Communications Intern

Overview

The Communications team at SFFILM is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and web-savvy individual to provide promotional support for its upcoming public programs, including the 2021 San Francisco International Film Festival. This is an excellent opportunity to gain marketing experience at a nonprofit arts organization and top-tier film festival, providing well-rounded exposure to the production of print and digital publications and social media as well as the communications strategies behind the organization’s events outreach. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who approaches a variety of communications tasks with a positive attitude and follow-through.

This is an unpaid fully remote internship from January 25 – April 16, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Friday January 8.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct administrative support to the Communications Coordinator, Project Manager, and Director of Marketing.
  • Aggregate and organize marketing assets for Festival and institutional programs (i.e., social media links to coverage of participating films).
  • Assist with the content management of select social media channels, especially the organization’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vimeo accounts as well as the SFFILM blog (Medium).
  • Perform data entry (FileMaker Pro), edit and format copy for the Festival website and program guide.
  • Edit images for web and print, working in Photoshop.
  • Conduct research and initiate contact with new community partners and potential distribution hubs.
  • Help to coordinate collateral distribution at Festival venues.
  • Provide production assistance and customer service at SFFILM events.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Extremely detail-oriented.
  • Ability to take both instruction and initiative while working with minimal supervision.
  • Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google apps.
  • Familiarity with HTML or proficient web publishing skills desired but not required. CMS is WordPress.
  • Experience with social media platforms an asset.
  • Professional and friendly demeanor. Interns represent SFFILM when speaking with customers and community members.
  • Demonstrated interest in contemporary film or arts & culture.
  • Minimum commitment of 8–12 hours per week (two or three days a week) and availability to work some evenings and weekends.
  • Familiarity with San Francisco Bay Area geography a plus.
  • Fluency in English required.

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.

Media Relations Manager

The Media Relations Manager is a dynamic, organized, highly personable, and self-directed Public Relations professional. This role requires high attention to detail, as well as a commitment to follow-through and execution. The right candidate will be excited to manage a team of four direct reports, liaise with studios and PR firms, and organize media access to SFFILM events. Most of all, this person will have a proven track record in capturing an organization’s brand voice across all media and writing projects.

This is a full-time, temporary position that runs from January 13, 2020, until May 1, 2020.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the activities of the SFFILM Festival Press Office.
  • Manage entire seasonal Press Office team during the spring, including schedules and assignments. Direct reports include the Press Office Coordinator and two Publicists.
  • Manage the Festival’s PR timeline, including all press announcements made leading up to and at the Festival press conference on March 18.
  • Pitch SFFILM programs and events to high-level press contacts, including organizing interviews.
  • Liaise with studios, PR firms, and talent reps about Festival events and activities, including coordinating social media needs.
  • Facilitate all on-site press coverage at SFFILM events, such as managing press access, overseeing red carpets, and setting up interviews.
  • Hire, train and oversee Press Office interns.
  • Write press releases for SFFILM programs.
  • Design and develop tools to deliver materials, track coverage, and compile accurate statistics regarding publicity performance.
  • Participate in social media content generation alongside other Communications team members, including on-site event capture and posting relevant press coverage.
  • Coordinate schedules of photographers and video capture teams at year-round programs and during the Festival.
  • Manage external PR firms and consultants as needed.
  • Support Director of Communications and Director of Marketing in maintenance of the Communications departments Editorial Calendar.

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years’ experience in a similar position is strongly encouraged, preferably in an arts-related environment
  • Attention to detail, significant diplomacy skills, consummate professionalism, ability to multitask, and prioritize competing responsibilities, with grace under pressure.
  • Open to working off-business hours occasionally as needed, especially around SFFILM events.
  • Ability to maintain utmost discretion and confidentiality.
  • Adept at anticipating problems before they arise and juggle multiple priorities at once.
  • Comfortable working with limited supervision in a dynamic small office environment.
  • Familiarity with Press Office tools, systems, reporting, and analytics.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in film or television production is beneficial, particularly a general familiarity with who’s who in the film industry.

Publicity Intern

The SFFILM Press Office is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and web-savvy individual to aid in the publicizing of the 2020 San Francisco International Film Festival (April 8–21). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on publicity experience at a top-ranked film festival, and provides well-rounded exposure to press outreach strategies in digital and traditional media. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who approaches a variety of communications-related tasks with a positive attitude and consistent follow-through.

Working under the supervision of the Press Office Manager and Press Office Coordinator, learn how the SFFILM Press Office operates by assisting in, preparing for, and executing publicity campaigns for the 2020 SFFILM Festival and other year-round SFFILM programs.

This position may require some evening/weekend availability. Spring internships run from late February to May 2020. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research into special interest media outlets.
  • Contact press to initiate contact and pitch coverage.
  • Gather and organize materials for film programs such as images, press kits and synopses.
  • Provide press materials to media contacts and facilitate interviews.
  • Maintain video library including tracking secure screening links and checking them out to press and staff.
  • Enter and update data (mailing lists, contact info, etc.) in institutional databases.
  • Organize, track and process press clippings and assist with ongoing clippings archive project.
  • Develop and draft press releases and press kits.
  • Provide onsite event support at festival venues, including screenings, receptions and special events.
  • Assist with miscellaneous projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Flexible, energetic, detail-oriented team players.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • A passion for cinema.
  • Experience with FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google apps.
  • Great writing and telephone skills essential.
  • Knowledge of a second language is a plus.