AB2 – Communications Assistant – Ottawa International Animation Film Festival - #114092

Position: AB2 – Communications Coordinator – Ottawa International Animation Film Festival

Contract Term: 26 Weeks Start Date: May 6, 2024 End Date: November 1, 2024

Work Schedule: 4 business days / 32 hours per week Work Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave

Job Summary: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see more details below). The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world with an annual attendance of 28,000 and attracts artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major international event! This position reports to the Communications Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of a communications plan and develop key messages about programming and artists for the OIAF social media accounts.
• Manage and create content for OIAF social media accounts.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of quarterly social media KPIs.
• Lead outreach efforts by connecting with community organizations to promote the Festival.
• Create and maintain an online media kit by designing assets and securing high-resolution photos and logos from distribution companies, curators and artists.
• Continually research and update the media list on a local, national and international level.
• During the week of OIAF, capture photo and video content for social media and assist the Communications Manager as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience communicating with members of the public (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.
• Experiences with creating and editing video content is an asset
• Ability to develop new ideas and come up with creative ways to present information.
• Strong computer literacy: ability to quickly learn new programs/platforms and take the initiative to troubleshoot.
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative: ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written); French and/or other languages are an asset.

Learning Opportunities and Additional Benefits

• Work behind the scenes of a dynamic, local film festival
• Learn and/or level up your proficiency in platforms like Airtable, Eventive, Quickbooks, Stripe, Eventival, and more
• Dedicated in-house seminars to learn about all aspects of event management
• Meet people within the local, Canadian, and international film industry

Additional Qualifications Required:

Eligible to participate in Ontario’s Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program by meeting the following criteria:

• An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week
• Full-time students are not eligible to be considered, part-time students seeking full time employment are eligible to apply.

• Live in Ontario

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Have one, or both, of the following criteria:

1. Established an Employment Insurance (EI) benefit claim (regular or maternity/parental benefits ONLY)
2. Paid employee payroll premiums, i.e., employed in Canada, in five of any five of the last ten years while earning an annual income of at least $2000 (gross).

Remuneration:

$622 (gross) per week for 32 hours ($20.875 average per hour) provided by the Province of Ontario.

What’s Next? Forward your resume and cover letter to ****@ottawafestivals.ca. Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview; applicants must indicate how they meet the eligibility in their email and/or cover letter. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit: https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. Ottawa Festivals welcomes and encourages applications from all eligible individuals.

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