Marketing Manager for the DC Independent Film Festival, February 11-16 (Part-time)

The 2026 DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum, the longest-running film festival in DC, is currently looking for a Marketing Manager for our upcoming film festival, running February 11-16.

This is a contract position, which would run now through February 23, 2026. The start date would be immediately, and the first item would be to create a dynamic marketing plan for the festival

Other parts of the position, include:

• Social Media (work with our Communications team):
  • Create content and manage all DCIFF social media
  • Podcasting, Blogs, Website/newsletter posts
  • Put every film on social media (Jan/Feb)
• Create advertising relationships with “partner" outlets
• Promote ticket sales on Eventbrite, website, social media, and other outlets
• Find an influencer, plan engagement, and manage
• Help plan festival events
• Before the festival—Do interviews with DCIFF alumni, new filmmakers
• On-site at festival—Do interviews with filmmakers, seminar panelists, and attendees
• Route & make sure all interviews, podcasts, etc. appear in all relevant places (website, social media, newsletter)

What we'd like you to have:

• Marketing or advertising experience
• Social Media expertise, on multiple platforms
• Excellent organization skills
• Quick follow-up
• Clear and easy communication
• Hardworking on your own and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and dedication
• Creative mind

We’re a small but powerful team that works closely together to create an amazing experience for our filmmakers and audiences. Although DCIFF is a volunteer organization, but for this position, we are offering a stipend of $1000 for this position.

As a Staff member, you’ll get some great perks, including full access to all festival screenings, events, and seminars, opportunities to meet filmmakers, a job credential on our website, and more. For more information on DCIFF and the Annual Forum, our hallmark film festival, go to: http://dciff-indie.org.

If you’re interested in working with us, please contact Susan Donnelly, the Annual Forum Director, at dciff.forum@gmail.com.