Marketing & Communications Manager | Vancouver | Full-time

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, 24 February, 2026

About Out On Screen
We look for people who share our belief in the power of film and education to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Take a look at our values, and if you think we’re aligned, check out our job description below!

Job Summary
The Marketing and Communications Manager implements marketing and communications plans for the organization with a focus on promoting the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) and Out In Schools (OIS).

Compensation

This position will start at an annual salary of $61,144. This compensation is not negotiable as it reflects the current budget.

Details about extended benefits and paid time off are available at the bottom of this posting.

Reporting

Reports to the Development and Communications Director

Supervises Marketing Coordinator (Seasonal)

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications (70%)

• Manage and implement marketing communication plans, reports, and budgets
• Ensure the tone, voice, and aesthetic of all public-facing Out On Screen materials are on brand
• Write and design print and digital assets, e.g. brochures, flyers, business cards, annual reports, partnerships reports, impact reports, etc.
• Collaborate with VQFF and OIS staff on the creation of program-specific branding materials, e.g. newsletters, merchandise, slideshow templates, etc.
• Support media relations efforts, including writing press releases and coordinating the media team
• Maintain, update and optimize the Out On Screen website experience and content
• Maintain positive brand reputation and manage public inquiries via social media channels, website, and e-mail
• Lead the strategy and production of key promotional assets for VQFF, including the Festival Guide, Festival Creative, and website
• Engage past and new audience members for VQFF and OIS, with a focus on growing our audience
• Lead the creation of effective digital content, including videos, newsletters, website, social media, press releases, advertisements
• Plan and activate outreach activities to engage participants in VQFF programming
• Write and proofread marketing copy for films, events, and advertisements
• Manage and grow advertising sales with external partners

Management (20%)

• Collaborate with the Development and Communications Director, Programming, and other departments to plan and manage marketing activities
• Measure and monitor the success of marketing and communications initiatives, using ticket sales data, campaign performance metrics and analytics
• Support and supervise the seasonal Marketing Coordinator and marketing volunteers
• Manage marketing and communications projects such as advertising and media campaigns, print production, brand assets and advertising sales
• Manage and collaborate with key external contacts, including designers, web developers, photographers, publicists and media teams
• Ensure all marketing communications materials follow accessibility best practices and are developed using an anti-oppression framework

Development (10%)

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing community partners
• Create the annual partnerships report
• Prepare, present, and fulfill sponsorship benefits
• Maintain and expand media relationships, including in-kind media sponsors
• Prepare donor and sponsor-related communications, including email fundraising campaigns
• Support donor engagement and fundraising campaigns via digital channels

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong English language written and verbal communication skills (additional languages considered an asset)
• Proficiency with marketing and communications tools, including WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Lightroom, and Illustrator), Meta Ads,  Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Google Ads, Buffer, Mailchimp, Vimeo
• Proficiency with project management tools, including or similar to Clickup, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Graphic design and content creation skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and user expectations
• Project management to meet hard deadlines
• Able to apply anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles in marketing and communications
• Media analysis skills are an asset, particularly around histories and representations of gender, race, & sexuality

Training and Experience

• 2+ years of marketing and communications experience in a similar role, preferably in the arts sector or a nonprofit setting
• Assessing and reporting on marketing communications metrics
• Copywriting experience, ideally in an arts or nonprofit setting
• Management and supervisory experience is an asset
• Experience with accessibility practices in marketing and communications
• Experience reviewing data and reports from websites and social media channels, and making recommendations to optimize content

Out On Screen recognizes the value of lived experience and transferable skills. Candidates who meet most but not all of the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

Schedule

• 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
• Expected evening/weekend commitments as follows

• 1 donor event quarterly
• 2 off-season programming events quarterly
• During the Festival, all staff are required to be available for 10 of the 11 days

• Evening and weekend work is reflected in Out On Screen’s banked hour system; staff can take time in lieu to ensure a balanced work week with supervisor approval

Physical Workspace

• Hybrid work-from-home format, with some in-person office days required each month
• Our office is located in Chinatown:

• Hot-desking via booking on Slack
• Elevators up to the unit
• 2 single-stall enclosed all gender washrooms on the same floor as our office
• All doors are unpowered and a minimum of 30” wide
• Our office is scent-reduced, but communal spaces are not
• A communicable disease plan is in place and is available upon request
• Secure bike parking is available on site
• Dog-friendly office (with an affectionate weimaraner-in-residence)

Vacation/Time Off

• Three weeks paid vacation, with some limitations on vacation surrounding the festival
• Paid office closure at the end of the year (e.g. December 21st, 2026 – January 3rd, 2027)
• Sixteen (16) paid health and wellness days each year
• Additional paid holidays for Indigenous Peoples Day, Boxing Day and Easter Monday each year
• Option to swap statutory holidays in order to observe different religious holidays or cultural events, including Indigenous ceremonies

Additional Benefits

Staff are eligible for enrollment in our extended health, drug, and dental benefits plan.

Additional benefits include:

• $500 wellness fund
• $500 professional development fund
• $150 networking fund

Application & Hiring Process                               

Please apply with your resume and cover letter through our web portal (https://careers.risepeople.com/outonscreen/).

We expect this hiring process to follow these guidelines:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
• A first round of interviews will be held online

• Interviews are usually 60 minutes in length and will be held roughly between March 9th and 12th
• Applicant updates will be provided ~1 week after interviews

• A second round of interviews will be held online if required for additional candidates or follow-up interviews
• Hiring decisions are made roughly a week after all interviews are complete
• An ideal start is April 14th, pending the availability of the candidate
  
  

Note: Individuals who may have unsupervised access to youth will be required to have a criminal record check. Out On Screen utilizes a third-party service to query these records to ensure that we can meet our legal requirements and keep candidates safer.

Out On Screen strives for meaningful employment from all communities and for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people of colour, and people across the spectrums of gender, sexuality, age, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

We welcome accommodation requests in advance of interviews.

We thank all candidates for applying and appreciate their time and patience as we review the applications. Applicants will be contacted with any updates regarding their application status. Please visit our website (www.outonscreen.com) for employment updates.