Digital Communications Specialist

Part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Hybrid/Remote (50/50, flexible)

Rate: $27/hr

The Digital Communications Strategist is responsible for Northwest Film Forum’s day-to-day digital communications. This position creates graphics, manages social media, produces newsletters, supports communications for major events and fundraising campaigns, and helps keep public-facing information accurate across platforms.

The Digital Communications Strategist reports to the Executive Director and Communications Manager and works closely with staff across the organization to plan and publish communications that support NWFF’s programs, artists, members, and community.

Responsibilities

• Manage NWFF’s social media accounts, including planning, scheduling, publishing, and community engagement.
• Maintain a communications calendar that reflects organizational priorities and upcoming programs.
• Design graphics for screenings, festivals, education programs, memberships, fundraising campaigns, and organizational announcements.
• Produce the weekly newsletter and other email communications through Mailchimp.
• Write, edit, and proofread copy for social media, newsletters, and other digital communications.
• Coordinate communications for the annual gala, fundraising campaigns, festivals, and other special events.
• Update website content, including event pages, graphics, and announcements.
• Work with staff to gather information, photos, and promotional materials, and follow up when details or assets are missing.
• Review public-facing communications for accuracy before publication, including dates, links, ticketing information, and program details.
• Help maintain NWFF’s visual identity across digital platforms.
• Track basic email and social media analytics and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement.
• Work closely with the Communications manager to track industry trends to keep social pages current.

Qualifications

• Experience managing communications for an organization, nonprofit, arts organization, or public-facing brand.
• Strong graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software.
• Experience producing email campaigns through Mailchimp or a similar platform.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities as organizational needs change.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
• Interest in independent film, media arts, or cultural organizations.
• Experience with photography, video editing, or motion graphics is a plus.

To apply, please email Executive Director, Jill Busby, at jill (at) nwfilmforum.org, with your resume and a letter of interest.

It’s no secret that Northwest Film Forum runs on the commitment and creativity of our loyal legion of volunteers!

There are roles for almost anyone who wants to help; in the projection booth, at the box office, or around town. Anyone can volunteer! All it takes is a can-do, proactive attitude, a commitment to a regular schedule, and a wish from the bottom of your heart for the Forum to do well.

Oh, and did we mention the free movies at the Forum (with a +1!) AND at other theaters (Grand Illusion and SIFF cinemas!), endless popcorn, volunteer appreciation nights, and credit that volunteers earn toward equipment rentals and workshops?

Fill out your application here to let us know your schedule and little bit about yourself, then send it to lily (at) nwfilmforum.org.

We currently have no internship opportunities, but watch this space for any ahead!