Wellington Communications and Marketing Coordinator

This role supports the national Promotions Team in communications, promotion and marketing of Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival in Wellington. It is a varied role which includes providing Wellington content for the NZIFF social media channels, pitching media opportunities to Wellington-based media and undertaking promotion of NZIFF 2022 with Wellington networks, as well as liaising with and hosting filmmakers in Wellington, and assisting with events.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of media in Wellington and confidence in establishing new relationships. Experience with film media is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills including confidence in cold calling media
• Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and experience using project management, scheduling or CRM software/platforms
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, in particular Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Demonstrated copywriting skills for both formal and informal online communication
• Strong research skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experience working autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to work effectively under pressure 
• Positive, flexible and outgoing attitude
• A strong interest in, and knowledge of, film industry and culture is an advantage
• Full, clean drivers licence

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in pitching media interviews with Wellington media, as well as with national media as required.
• Work with Wellington-based filmmakers on media ideas and support them at interviews
• Identify angles and interview opportunities for Wellington media to gain coverage of films within the festival 
• Identify additional opportunities to gain promotion of the 2022 film festival with Wellington media
• Work with the Promotions Team on identifying and delivering audience development opportunities in Wellington
• Assist with delivery of marketing activity in Wellington including managing Wellington distribution of programme catalogue
• Assist with collating material for, and proofing, programme catalogues as require
• Assist with hosting events in Wellington including managing photographer(s) and assisting with the successufl delivery of Q&As and masterclasses
• Assist with developing  schedules for visiting filmmakers and host filmmakers in Wellington
• Contribute to content for NZIFF’s social media channels during NZIFF 2022
• Oversee Wellington Intern and ensure he/she is gaining NZIFF experience and meeting objectives

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a contract position for the period of 13 June – 19 August 2022 based in Wellington. The period 13 June – 8 July is 20 hours per week, increasing to full time (40 hours per week) from 11 July – 19 August.