FESTIVAL RESEARCH, OUTREACH & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT

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TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

WAGE / SALARY

$3+/hr

HOURS PER WEEK

15

DATE UPDATED

Jun 13, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Part-Time Remote Position
10–20 Hours Per Week
Potential for Long-Term Growth

We operate two international film festivals and are looking for a highly motivated researcher and outreach specialist to help us identify and recruit filmmakers from around the world.
This is not a typical virtual assistant position.

We are seeking someone who enjoys research, finding information online, building databases, and communicating professionally with creative professionals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Research film festivals and festival lineups
* Identify films accepted to other film festivals
* Research filmmakers, directors, producers, and contact information
* Build and maintain prospect databases
* Track film festival announcements, award winners, and official selections
* Send personalized outreach messages to filmmakers
* Track responses and submission activity
* Monitor filmmaker communities and industry groups online
* Assist with social media scheduling and engagement
* Help promote festival deadlines and announcements

IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Excellent written English
* Strong internet research skills
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Comfortable working independently
* Familiar with spreadsheets and online databases
* Professional communication skills
* Reliable internet connection

BONUS SKILLS
* Experience with lead generation or prospect research
* Social media marketing experience
* Canva and Capcut experience
* Interest in film, filmmaking, entertainment, or the arts
* Experience working remotely

COMPENSATION
* Part-time position
* Flexible schedule
* Paid trial period
* Opportunity for long-term work based on performance

HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED

Success in this position will be measured by:
* Quality of research
* Accuracy of data collected
* Outreach activity completed
* Submission conversions generated
* Overall contribution to festival growth

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To confirm you have read this posting, begin your application with the phrase:
FILM FEST RESEARCHER

Then answer the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. Describe any research, lead generation, outreach, or social media experience you have.
3. What interests you most about film, entertainment, or creative industries?
4. What is your desired hourly rate?
5. Find three films accepted to a film festival within the last 30 days and provide: Film title; Director name; Festival name; Director website or social media link

Applicants selected for the next round may be invited to complete a paid trial assignment.

About Us

We operate two growing international film festivals:
* Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival (Mexico)
* Roswell Shorts Film Festival (USA)

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and become part of our team long-term.

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