Marketing Lead
London Short Film Festival Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
London Short Film Festival (LSFF) is a BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying showcase of radical, independent and experimental filmmaking. Now in its 24th year, LSFF is a vital platform for emerging and established filmmakers, curators and artists, presenting unconventional work across screen cultures.
The 2027 festival takes place from 22-31 January 2027 across cinemas, galleries and community venues throughout London.
The Marketing Lead will develop and deliver LSFF's 2027 marketing and audience development campaign, working closely with the Festival Director, Producer, Graphic Designer, Access Coordinator and wider festival team.
The role will lead marketing across digital, social media, print and press, with the aim of increasing the festival's visibility, driving ticket sales, growing its audiences and strengthening engagement with first-time audiences and communities currently underrepresented in independent film culture.
The Marketing Lead will manage LSFF's social media and newsletter activity, lead press and media relations, oversee the production and distribution of marketing materials, coordinate audience outreach across London, and develop relationships with community, education, access and grassroots partners.
They will also work with sponsors, funders and strategic partners to deliver agreed promotional benefits, coordinate photo and video content, monitor campaign performance and contribute to audience evaluation and reporting.
This is a fixed-term freelance/contract role running from October 2026 to March 2027, with remote working available within the UK. In-person attendance in London is required throughout the festival and for key meetings and events.
Job Requirements
Experience delivering marketing campaigns in the arts, film or creative sectors
Strong digital marketing and social media skills, including Instagram and TikTok
Experience creating, editing and scheduling digital content
Excellent copywriting, proofreading and communication skills
Experience building relationships with partners, sponsors, funders and community organisations
Strong audience development and outreach skills
Experience engaging diverse and underrepresented audiences
Good organisational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Experience using audience data and campaign performance metrics
Commitment to accessibility and inclusion
Job Responsibilities
Develop and deliver LSFF 2027's marketing and audience strategy
Lead social media across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Letterboxd, Facebook and X
Create digital content, newsletters and audience communications
Lead press and media activity and secure coverage
Build relationships with sponsors, funders, partners and community organisations
Lead audience outreach to reach new and underrepresented audiences
Embed accessibility and inclusion across marketing activity
Work with the Graphic Designer on visual identity and marketing materials
Oversee website, print, trailer, signage, photo and video content
Coordinate flyer and poster distribution across London
Monitor campaign, ticketing, social media and newsletter performance
Support audience surveys, evaluation and funder reporting
Contribute to festival debriefs and future planning
Line manage marketing volunteers and placement students
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing Lead
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Film
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
How to apply
Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 page of A4) explaining what attracts you to the role, the skills you bring, and how your professional and lived experience meets the key responsibilities and required experience and skills.
Send your application to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
Deadline to apply
Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:59pm
Online interviews
w/c 21 September 2026
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented in the arts. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognising that diversity brings different perspectives and strengthens our work and sector.
- Contact name: London Short Film Festival
- Contact email: [email protected]
About London Short Film Festival
Founded in 2003, London Short Film Festival (LSFF) is a BAFTA and BIFA qualifying, internationally regarded independent short film festival.
Each January, LSFF hosts ten days of short films, live events, Q&As and multidisciplinary curation. We present between 250-500 British and international films each edition, collaboratively programmed down from 5000+ open submissions, alongside Special Events and an industry offering of workshops, panels and discussion for filmmakers and workers.