Compass Film CIC is a vibrant not-for profit cultural organisation based in Bristol. We are committed to showcasing marginal film culture, as well as arts and performance, and after four hugely successful festivals, and host of other exciting creative events, including a spin off tent at Shambala Festival, and we look forward to expanding our team for the exciting year ahead.
Bristol-based, you will assist the festival directors and core staff in all areas of developing and promoting Compass Festival events. In particular, you will help to develop the festival's marketing & publicity schedule, and manage its implementation in the lead up to and over the festival period. The main objective will be to increase the profile and visibility for the festival, market to local, national and international contacts, and to gain in kind support, sponsorship, or advertisers for the print programme (commission-based). You will have had some previous experience in this area. You will need good organisational skills, initiative and to be a good communicator with an eye for opportunities. This role will require a minimum of 5 hours work a week, more in the run up to the festival.
Duties will include:
- Developing a work schedule for the promotion of the festival
- Creating an Advertising & Sponsorship pack for distribution to interested parties
- Managing the distribution of such a pack
- Identifying possible donors, advertisers or sponsors (commission-based), as well as in-kind sponsors
- Acting as official marketing contact for the festival, writing and send out press releases, managing email promotions, e-bulletins, festival listings, banner exchanges and reciprocal links.
- Handling marketing enquiries
- Assisting in updating content on the festival website
- Managing festival booth during events
- Help in organising and promoting Compass fundraisers throughout the year
- Managing the delegation and distribution of promotional material across the city
What you can expect in return:
- Support and mentoring in your role
- Freedom to implement your own ideas
- Networking and career development opportunities
- Free entrance to any Compass Festival Events
- References and Testimonials
- A fun and rewarding experience!
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thu 1st July. We will contact by 5pm Fri 2 July if we would like to meet you. Interviews will be held in central Bristol afternoon/ evening between Tue 6 July and Thu 8 July. Please send a CV & covering letter to nicky@compass-film.co.uk. Please also clearly indicate how much time a week during the period of employment you are willing to dedicate to the job when applying. We ask that you think carefully when discussing availability to ensure that you are able to commit to this role.
Please note Compass is a not-for profit organisation and roles are voluntary, although commission can be earned on any money raised for the festival
