Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator

Antenna Documentary Film Festival is looking for a Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator to join our team. The Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the marketing strategy in the lead-up to the 2024 festival (9-18 February), as well as liaise with Partners on day-to-day issues surrounding their partnership activity. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated person with experience in events marketing, to develop their skills and make their mark in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Position: Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator

Term: Fixed-term contract

Salary: $52,000 pro-rata, including superannuation

Location: Glebe, Sydney

Reports to: General Manager, Festival Director

Contract dates

Start date: 30 October 2023

End date: 18 February 2024

3 days a week from 23 October start
5 days a week from 3 January – 18 February 2024

Key responsibilities

The Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator will undertake and be responsible for the following:

Coordinate the production of our print festival program guide, liaising with designers and content writers.
Collaborate on the design of promotional materials, such as posters, flyers, and banners.
Oversee the festival content update on our website.
Liaise with Antenna PR company.
Plan and implement social media campaigns and oversee activity on social media channels.
Manage relationships with media partners.
Handle program distribution.
Develop an E-News schedule and content.
Collaborate on cross-promotional opportunities, including write engaging copy
Ensure the delivery of contracted partnership benefits and maintain up-to-date trackers of deliverables.
Ticketing coordination for Antenna VIPs, sponsors, and partners.
Maintain good working relationships with Antenna key stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned and required by Antenna.

Key selection criteria

Experience delivering campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail, aptitude for organisation and planning.
Experience working within budgets and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work flexible hours during the festival period.
Problem-solving aptitude.
Experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
Experience in event marketing.
Familiarity with website content management systems.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Desirable skills and experience

A sound knowledge of film and the film industry.
Experience working in film festivals.
Experience with design software, including Canva.

Core competencies

Flexibility: The ideal candidate will have the ability to work flexibly, particularly during critical festival periods, to ensure the smooth delivery of our festival campaign.
Collaboration: The ideal candidate will excel in collaborative teamwork, fostering productive relationships with fellow team members to achieve shared goals.
Organisational Skills: The ideal candidate will exhibit a keen sense of organisation and meticulous planning to ensure the seamless delivery of campaign materials.

To apply

To make an application, please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed along with your resume to lucy@antennafestival.org with the subject “Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator role”.

Applications close Friday 13 October 2023.

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