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We are hiring a MARKETING MANAGER to help deliver our 25th Belfast Film Festival marketing campaign.

This is a fixed-term freelance contract (Sept – Nov 2025) with an immediate start.

As Marketing Manager, you will be a creative and motivated individual who is able to slot into a busy working environment.  You will play a pivotal role in the marking of our 25th anniversary festival.  Your role will be promoting and enhancing the festival’s brand and reputation. You will be responsible for implementing the BFF25 marketing strategy to drive awareness, engagement, and attendance at the event.

Deadline for Applications: Midday on 25th September  2025
Interviews to be held: Monday 29th September 2025
Contract: Fixed Term, Full time, with immediate start Sept – Nov 2025
FEE: based on £30K Pro-rata

Key Areas of Work

●         Strategy & Campaign Delivery
●         Marketing Assets & Branding
●         Digital & Online Presence
●         Audience Engagement
●         Promotion, Press & Partnerships
●         Monitoring & Evaluation

Criteria

A degree in marketing, communications, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years experience in a marketing role.

  • Proven experience in marketing / branding
  • Previous experience in managing marketing teams.
  • A portfolio of successful marketing campaigns or projects that demonstrate creativity and results.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, including SEO, and social media advertising.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as Google Analytics, and email marketing platforms.
  • Exceptional copywriting and content creation skills for various marketing channels.
  • A team player with strong collaborative skills, a positive attitude, self-confidence, professionalism, common sense and flexibility.
  • Ability to respond flexibly and in a timely manner to the particular demands of working in a festival context.
  • Be able to fit readily in with the team and the busy working culture of Belfast Film Festival

Full MARKETING MANAGER Job Description available here.

Apply by midday on 25th September 2025 with a cover letter and CV to: moyra@belfastfilmfestival.org