Marketing Assistant x2

• Support with audience research, development, and outreach.
• Partake in the delivery of the digital communications strategy for the festival.
• Help in the creation, design and curation of content and copy in a range of formats for the festival owned and earned channels according to the strategy set out by the Marketing Manager.
• Provide marketing support throughout the festival period, responding to demands, helping with event setup, ensuring partners / sponsors obligations are fulfilled across venues, documenting events and posting live updates from festival screenings and industry events across social media channels.
• Update the website as required.
• Collate and analyse the data / stats from all digital marketing platforms, reporting back on the successes / lessons learnt in relation to digital communications campaigns.
• Implement the collection of audience research and impact evaluation.
• Help administer the signage of the festival in venues.
• Assist with press requests.
• Ensure all data stored is GDPR compliant.
• Assist with any communications related projects which arise as part of the work, on time and on budget.
• Any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the festival team.

Person specifications

Essential Criteria: 

• Demonstrable excellent copywriting and proofing skills (social media, email and website)
• Proficiency in social media management (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky), newsletter creation (Mailchimp) and content management (WordPress)
• Track record delivering effective and creative social media activities
• Experience producing digital communication campaigns
• Experience of using digital software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Interest in non-fiction film and desire to engage with the festival programme

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in the creative sector
• Proficiency in content planning and scheduling tools (e.g. Later)
• Experience delivering ‘brand’ or ‘message’ awareness with outreach
• Good understanding of GDPR

How to apply

To apply, please complete the Open City Documentary Festival form and send a CV to 

with the subject line “2026 Marketing Assistant Application.”