Digital Communications Manager Boulder International Film Festival - 4.8 Boulder, CO Job Details Part-time | Contract $20,000 - $24,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Social media advertising campaigns Website maintenance Social media advertising Website management WordPress Digital brand management Organizational skills Newsletters (communication methods) Facebook Instagram Full Job Description Job description: Digital Communications Manager Seasonal Contract Position — Boulder, CO About BIFF The critically-acclaimed Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is looking for an organized, creative Digital Communications Manager to manage our website, social media, and online marketing. Now in its 23rd year (April 8-11, 2027), BIFF has over 25,000 attendances and is known for its award-winning film program and wide community engagement. You'll work alongside a small, fun team that brings the festival to life each year. Position Overview This role manages BIFF's day-to-day digital presence — website, social media, and marketing — working with our Executive Team, Call2Action Team, volunteers, Box Office, our PR firm, and our digital media partner, Vermilion. Compensation is $20,000-$24,000 for the season (depending on experience). This is an in-person role that requires about 10-15 hours a week in late October, November, and December, then goes to 30-40 hours a week January through mid-April. Our office is on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder.

Responsibilities:

Post, create, and schedule engaging content—including short-form videos, Reels, Stories, and social posts—across Facebook, Instagram, and similar platforms to promote ticket sales and drive audience engagement. Work with Vermilion on paid social campaigns and digital advertising Manage the WordPress site and keep it updated before, during, and after the festival Coordinate and manage the editorial and content calendar Oversee newsletter creation and execution Manage mobile app creation and updates Recruit and oversee a small team of digital media volunteers Track performance metrics Run the press/media office during the festival Coordinate digital branding and messaging with BIFF's PR firm and other partners Keep our PR materials, Wikipedia page, and Google Business profile current Who We're Looking For Someone with advanced, hands-on WordPress skills and solid social media and digital marketing experience. Experience with nonprofit or arts organizations is a plus. You should be able to juggle a few things at once and take ownership of projects. BIFF is ideally looking for someone interested in a long-term relationship with the organization, with a three-year commitment. There are no benefits for this position.

Pay:

$20,000.00 - $24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Do you have advanced experience with Website Management and WordPress and if so, how many years and what does that experience include? Do you have professional experience with Social Media creation and management and if so, how many years? Please briefly describe your experience with social media management, including creating, posting, and scheduling content across platforms. Please provide links to 2-3 examples of digital communications and website work you have created or managed, including at least one WordPress site. This is a seasonal in-person position, and BIFF is ideally looking for someone interested in a long-term relationship with the organization, with a three-year commitment. Why does a seasonal role work for you? (

Note:

if you are currently looking for a full time job this opportunity is not for you.) Do you live in the Boulder/Denver Metro area?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80302