Marketing & Communications Manager
Nashville Public Radio, Bend, OR, United States
Company Description
BendFilm is a non-profit arts and culture organization based in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to celebrating independent filmmaking through its annual film festival and year-round programming. With a focus on championing creative storytelling and artistic talent, BendFilm provides independent filmmakers with exposure, opportunities, and financial support to pursue their craft. The organization is committed to enriching the cultural landscape and fostering the economic vitality of Central Oregon. By supporting cinematic arts and arts education, BendFilm aims to inspire generations to embrace the power and value of diverse artistic perspectives.
Job Location: Bend, OR / Remote
Supervisor(s): Managing Directors
Classification: Part-Time, Contractor
Pay Range: $1,500 – $2,500, monthly
Position Length: April 2026 - December 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BendFilm is hiring a part-time Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support a wide variety of digital communications, marketing communications, and design projects. Working closely with the Managing Directors, this position will lead the development and evolution of the organization’s brand and digital presence, including originating new campaigns, formats, and storytelling approaches, defining and refining BendFilm’s voice across platforms, and driving attendance and engagement across BendFilm’s various programs. This person should feel comfortable with all digital technology and have the ability to produce content, adapt quickly, and communicate effectively—internally and externally. This role requires strong creative judgement and the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling content across formats.
RESPONSIBILITIES / SCOPE OF WORK
Attend weekly meetings for collaboration on various projects
Manage BendFilm’s weekly newsletter through Mailchimp
Develop and own the social media strategy, timing, assets, and management
Lead the execution of the Festival Creative rollout, including visuals, messaging, and campaigns
Creation of a BendFilm style guide
Add events to community calendars
Track success of mission-aligned marketing strategy and campaigns
Use tools like Canva, Adobe, Slack, Google Workspace
Generate original campaign ideas tied to key programs and revenue goals
TERM
Estimated hours by month:
Q2 Hours | Q3 Hours | Q4 Hours
April: 20 | July: 40 | October: 70
May: 30 | August: 50 | November: 30
June: 30 | September: 70 | December: 20
2026 Q2 – 80 estimated hours
Deliverables (2026)
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Weekly Instagram grid posts (2 per week in offseason)
Weekly Instagram story posts
Weekly to monthly Facebook posts
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
2026 Festival Creative roll out
Quarter Focus
Festival pass sales
Basecamp announcements
Summer Camps
Year-Round Screening(s)
Notable festival changes and announcements
2026 Q3 – 160 estimated hours
Deliverables:
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Weekly Instagram grid posts
Approximately 60 posts & 190 images or videos
Develop the narrative framing and rollout strategy for film announcements; all films announced by early September
Weekly Instagram story posts & reposts as appropriate
Weekly to monthly Facebook posts
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
Collaborate on the Festival Guide with Designer/Project Manager
Create Festival Sponsor looping slide reel to play before each Festival film
Design, proofing, and title-safe export of slides for pre-show
Create Awards Ceremony slide content
Design, updates/coordination, and proofing
Print and digital marketing asset distribution
Festival laurels, panel signage, etc.
Coordinate Festival Photographers and Videographer(s)
On board creative team, create shot list spreadsheet, make drive folders for photos, conduct team meeting prior to Festival
Quarter Focus
Bend Film Festival
Basecamp: BendFilm
2026 Q4 – 120 estimated hours
Deliverables:
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Daily Instagram grid posts (Venue announcements begin early-October)
Basecamp: 5 days of Instagram stories; approximately 30 images plus recap post or reel (content captured by on-site team)
Festival coverage: 5 days of twice daily posting; approximately 10 posts & 60 images; stories and re-posts as appropriate; extra-attentive monitoring of comments and DMs
Awards Ceremony: Live coverage of the event via Instagram stories; approximately 4 posts & images covering winning films and awards event
Daily Instagram story posts (throughout Festival)
Daily Facebook posts (throughout Festival)
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
Quarter Focus
Bend Film Festival
End of year wrap up & thank yous
End of year giving campaign
BendFilm Bingo fundraiser
Note: To apply, please contact the organization as described in the original posting. This section containing application instructions has been removed to maintain a job-description-focused format.
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BendFilm is a non-profit arts and culture organization based in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to celebrating independent filmmaking through its annual film festival and year-round programming. With a focus on championing creative storytelling and artistic talent, BendFilm provides independent filmmakers with exposure, opportunities, and financial support to pursue their craft. The organization is committed to enriching the cultural landscape and fostering the economic vitality of Central Oregon. By supporting cinematic arts and arts education, BendFilm aims to inspire generations to embrace the power and value of diverse artistic perspectives.
Job Location: Bend, OR / Remote
Supervisor(s): Managing Directors
Classification: Part-Time, Contractor
Pay Range: $1,500 – $2,500, monthly
Position Length: April 2026 - December 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BendFilm is hiring a part-time Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support a wide variety of digital communications, marketing communications, and design projects. Working closely with the Managing Directors, this position will lead the development and evolution of the organization’s brand and digital presence, including originating new campaigns, formats, and storytelling approaches, defining and refining BendFilm’s voice across platforms, and driving attendance and engagement across BendFilm’s various programs. This person should feel comfortable with all digital technology and have the ability to produce content, adapt quickly, and communicate effectively—internally and externally. This role requires strong creative judgement and the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling content across formats.
RESPONSIBILITIES / SCOPE OF WORK
Attend weekly meetings for collaboration on various projects
Manage BendFilm’s weekly newsletter through Mailchimp
Develop and own the social media strategy, timing, assets, and management
Lead the execution of the Festival Creative rollout, including visuals, messaging, and campaigns
Creation of a BendFilm style guide
Add events to community calendars
Track success of mission-aligned marketing strategy and campaigns
Use tools like Canva, Adobe, Slack, Google Workspace
Generate original campaign ideas tied to key programs and revenue goals
TERM
Estimated hours by month:
Q2 Hours | Q3 Hours | Q4 Hours
April: 20 | July: 40 | October: 70
May: 30 | August: 50 | November: 30
June: 30 | September: 70 | December: 20
2026 Q2 – 80 estimated hours
Deliverables (2026)
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Weekly Instagram grid posts (2 per week in offseason)
Weekly Instagram story posts
Weekly to monthly Facebook posts
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
2026 Festival Creative roll out
Quarter Focus
Festival pass sales
Basecamp announcements
Summer Camps
Year-Round Screening(s)
Notable festival changes and announcements
2026 Q3 – 160 estimated hours
Deliverables:
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Weekly Instagram grid posts
Approximately 60 posts & 190 images or videos
Develop the narrative framing and rollout strategy for film announcements; all films announced by early September
Weekly Instagram story posts & reposts as appropriate
Weekly to monthly Facebook posts
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
Collaborate on the Festival Guide with Designer/Project Manager
Create Festival Sponsor looping slide reel to play before each Festival film
Design, proofing, and title-safe export of slides for pre-show
Create Awards Ceremony slide content
Design, updates/coordination, and proofing
Print and digital marketing asset distribution
Festival laurels, panel signage, etc.
Coordinate Festival Photographers and Videographer(s)
On board creative team, create shot list spreadsheet, make drive folders for photos, conduct team meeting prior to Festival
Quarter Focus
Bend Film Festival
Basecamp: BendFilm
2026 Q4 – 120 estimated hours
Deliverables:
Content planning, creation of social media assets, management of a social media manager, and proofing social media posts
Daily Instagram grid posts (Venue announcements begin early-October)
Basecamp: 5 days of Instagram stories; approximately 30 images plus recap post or reel (content captured by on-site team)
Festival coverage: 5 days of twice daily posting; approximately 10 posts & 60 images; stories and re-posts as appropriate; extra-attentive monitoring of comments and DMs
Awards Ceremony: Live coverage of the event via Instagram stories; approximately 4 posts & images covering winning films and awards event
Daily Instagram story posts (throughout Festival)
Daily Facebook posts (throughout Festival)
Monitor comments and DMs across social platforms
Weekly newsletter and associated asset creation using templated design
Meet with team to collaborate on content and direction
Edit, proof, and distribute newsletters via Mailchimp
Oversee management of the BendFilm website on WordPress
Quarter Focus
Bend Film Festival
End of year wrap up & thank yous
End of year giving campaign
BendFilm Bingo fundraiser
Note: To apply, please contact the organization as described in the original posting. This section containing application instructions has been removed to maintain a job-description-focused format.
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