Marketing & Communications Manager

About our Organization

Established in 1997, NYICFF’s mission is rooted in the belief of film as a path for young people to understand themselves and others. All programs are designed to celebrate the beauty and power of film, spark the inherent capacity of children to connect with complex, nuanced art, and encourage the creation of intelligent films that represent and celebrate unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices. NYICFF serves children, students, families, educators, filmmakers, and media arts professionals through its core activities: the annual, Oscar®-qualifying NYC film festival; national touring program; and FilmEd, a media arts and literacy program.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Reports to: Managing Director

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and ambitious communicator to shape our messaging and marketing strategies. The Marketing & Communications Manager will help drive the organization’s messaging, marketing, and public presence—crafting a compelling narrative that advances our mission while building a dynamic, engaged audience around our work.

This role sits at the intersection of mission and marketing. You will develop campaigns that not only drive ticket sales and visibility, but also deepen engagement with families, filmmakers, educators, partners, and funders. The ideal candidate is both a purpose-driven communicator and a savvy brand storyteller—someone who understands how to translate impact into narratives that resonate across cultural and media landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute language, integrated communications, and marketing strategies that support brand awareness, mission impact, and audience growth
• Collaborate across departments to ensure programs and initiatives are effectively promoted and aligned with organizational goals
• Maintain a clear, compelling brand voice across all platforms and touchpoints
• Oversee design and production of all event collateral, merch, media, and promotional materials
• Manage external partners and contractors, including a PR team, marketing consultant, graphic designer, and other creative freelancers
• Identify and activate strategic partnerships with cultural organizations, media entities, and mission-aligned brands from outreach to asset sharing, tracking, and reporting
• Use data and audience insights to measure success, refine strategies, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, or public relations across nonprofit, media, entertainment, or cultural sectors
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Experience developing multi-platform campaigns across digital, social, press, and live experiences
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), Adobe Creative Suite, and analytics tools

How to Apply

This is an in-person position in NYC with opportunities for remote work weekly and includes weekends during the annual Festival in March.

Compensation includes salary in the range of $55,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package. Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter with "Marketing & Communications Manager" in the subject line to [email protected]. No calls, please.

NYICFF is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter with "Marketing & Communications Manager" in the subject line to [email protected]. No calls, please.