Job Description

New Orleans Film Society

2025 NOFF Social Media Coordinator

(Part-Time // Temporary) 

 

MISSION

The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and amplifying the diverse voices of filmmakers. We aim to facilitate conversations through film and film-related programming that inspire, educate, challenge, and entertain our audiences. 

 

VALUES STATEMENT

• Start with the art and allow artistic vision, equity, and social impact to guide our search for resources.
• Champion filmmakers who have been historically denied access to resources and opportunities within the industry–– including Southern artists, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
• Seek deep audience engagement.
• Build a working environment that is fair and fulfilling.
• Exhibit dedication and passion and believe that inspired and impactful programs arise from collaboration and mutual respect.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) seeks a proficient marketing professional, who has a strong understanding and feel for social media. The position will maintain the festival social media schedule and coordinate festival coverage on all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn) through reels, posts, stories and must be skilled in quick content creation. The individual must be organized, have video/photo editing skills, basic graphic design abilities, and background in media assets organization. 

 

TIMELINE FOR THE POSITION

mid August through late October

The schedule for this position is flexible as long as the Festival deadlines are met. We estimate this position will work in a part-time capacity in pre-event weeks and increase gradually to a full-time workload leading up to the event. 

Full availability is required during the live Festival dates: October 23-27.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

 

• Maintain all communications efforts across all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), including placing ads and tracking performance and analytics.
• Produce promotional video content used on social media platforms.
• Execute community engagement across our channels, including responding to and coordinating cross-promotions with NOFS’s community, organizational partners, and filmmakers.
• Ensure that acknowledgment and visibility needs for sponsors, donors, and members are accurately and appropriately represented across social media channels.
• Execute the email and social media calendar with input from NOFS’s year-round development, programming, and operations teams. 
• Collaborate with a team of event photographers and videographers during the festival for timely editing and posting of photos and video across all social media platforms.
• Edit and caption festival videos if needed. 

 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE + QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment to the organization’s stated mission and values.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in digital marketing.
• Proven track record and success at managing social media marketing campaigns.
• Direct user experience with Canva, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok, Dropbox and Google Workspace. 
• Proven experience with video/photo editing (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom). 
• Strong copywriting skills: Ability to produce compelling, persuasive, and error-free copy for social media posts.
• Experience with content creation: Proven track record in developing high-quality, SEO-optimized content for social media platforms.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams to align written content with broader organizational goals and strategies.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise tactfully with press, media, and industry professionals. 
• Ability to take initiative and self-manage workload while meeting deadlines.

• Must be able to travel to in-person events in New Orleans and work nights and weekends during scheduled festivals and events. 

 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE + QUALIFICATIONS (A PLUS) 

• Experience working with arts, film, or non-profit organizations. 
• Knowledge of the independent film and media landscape.

• Direct experience with Microsoft Office, and Airtable.

 

COMPENSATION

This is a contract position, with a total compensation amount of $3,500 , to be paid in biweekly installments over the duration of the contract period.

 

This is a temporary independent contractor position and does not offer benefits. The earnings are subject to Self-Employment Tax and no deductions will be made from your checks. This job is not eligible for any cost reimbursements related to the contracted work. You will be issued an IRS Form 1099.  

 

LOCATION

New Orleans Film Society staff are working on a hybrid schedule, with a portion of the week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and a portion remotely (Monday, Friday). This position has the flexibility to work remotely but has to be on the ground during NOFF and any other pre-festival events/training. The New Orleans Film Society is not able to offer travel expense reimbursements at this time.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
New Orleans Film Society fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of New Orleans. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or political affiliation.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATION:
We encourage people with disabilities to consider applying for opportunities within the New Orleans Film Society. Our application process requires submitting written documentation for review, and a self-scheduling interview process with final candidates. If you require an alternative application or interviewing process, we will make reasonable accommodations to receive requests. Please e-mail us at info@neworleansfilmsociety.org or call us at 504 309 6633. 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Self employment, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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