DI2 - Social Media and Communications Assistant - Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival

About The RoleCONTRACT TERM: 26 WeeksDESIRED START DATE: September 1, 2025 END DATE: after 26 weeks. WORK SCHEDULE: 4 business days / 32 hours per weekWORK LOCATION: Hybrid: Own home and 2 Daly Ave. OfficeSUMMARY: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see more details below). This position reports to the Festival’s Technical Director and supports the communications and social media of the Festival’s activities surrounding the annual festival. ResponsibilitiesSupport Digi60 by attending festival events and capturing assets and collateral for social media, website, etc.

Create, maintain and execute elements to support the festival’s marketing and communications plan across all platforms including social media, website (blog) and podcast. Create collaborative outreach work plans with the festival’s partners and/or sponsors. Bring creative concepts and ideas to meetings and supporting the team by pro-actively implementing notes and changes. Assist in preparing newsletters, press releases and other communications as needed. Change priorities and communicate hurdles or challenges as they arise. Working on special projects with the Technical Director related to marketing or social media outreach.

Support or work in conjunction with Festival Assistant as needed. Other on-site event support during live events as needed. Work with student placement, festival volunteers and other staff as needed.

SKILLS And QUALIFICATIONSProficient with Google Business Suite;A people person who is positive, responsible, respectful, and enthusiastic;Well-organized, works well under pressure and independently if needed, takes on projects simultaneously and autonomously;Excellent oral skills in English, French is highly desirable;Knowledge of content creation and implementing social media/content plans;Design skills and experience with Canva or Adobe Premiere a strong asset;Experience in event management or the arts sector would be considered a strong asset;Passionate about Ottawa’s independent filmmaking community an asset;Additional Qualifications RequiredCandidate eligibility for JCP is determined according to the following criteria:

An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week. A permanent resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada. Meet at least 1 of the following criteria: Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period. Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months. Paid employee EI premiums (e. g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years. NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration.

Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation. Remuneration$688 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario (average hourly rate: $21. 50 based on 4 days/32 hours). WHAT’S NEXT?Apply to jobs@ottawafestivals. ca. Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview. Ottawa Festivals welcomes and encourages applications from all eligible individuals. We are recruiting for a current vacancy in JCP but this process may also be used to fill future JCP opportunities over the next 6 months.

About The OrganizationDigi60 is a not-for-profit grassroots filmmakers’ festival with almost 20 years of history in the Ottawa area, creating opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers to screen their work in a supportive, constructive peer environment while also allowing for professional development and feedback for their filmmaking. Apply NowVisit Organization Website