Copywriter, Repertory Program

Film Forum seeks a Copywriter to work with the Repertory Artistic Director and Director of Communications to write marketing language for Film Forum’s repertory programs. Successful candidates will enjoy collaboration, have a deep knowledge of the full range of cinema history, have experience writing concise descriptive text, and be able to capture Film Forum’s unique marketing voice. 

This is an independent contractor position with an initial contract period of 3 months, and the option to renew by mutual agreement. The work will primarily occur remotely with some in-person interaction. The Copywriter will report to the Repertory Artistic Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write and edit marketing text for up to 10 repertory films or series on Film Forum’s quarterly programming calendar.
• Draft programming language for press releases and coordinate with Film Forum’s Publicist to support media outreach
• Develop copy for event collateral, signage, digital ads and promotional materials as needed
• Quarterly meeting with repertory and marketing staff

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional writing experience
• Deep knowledge of repertory films, in a broad range of movies and across cinema history
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to tone, voice, concision and audience
• Strong research skills needed to find original reviews and advertising quotes
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with tools such as Slack, MS 365

About Film Forum

Film Forum is a 4-screen, nonprofit, independent cinema in downtown Manhattan. The theater’s repertory program is helmed by Bruce Goldstein who started the program at Film Forum 40 years ago. The theater publishes four programming calendars a year, and at least two newsletters a week. Unlike commercial cinemas that primarily “book” high-grossing, Hollywood films, Film Forum’s programs are thoughtfully selected, with attention to unique cinematic qualities, historical importance individually or within a genre and relevance to today’s world.

Email a cover letter, resume, three marketing writing samples, and two references to [email protected].