Vereiste ervaring
2 jaar
Opleidingsniveau
HBO
Standplaats
Amsterdam
Aantal uur / periode
30 uur per week
Salarisindicatie
Nader te bepalen
IDFA
IDFA is een internationaal documentaire filmfestival dat jaarlijks in november in Amsterdam plaatsvindt en zowel populair is bij een
IDFA zoekt Communications Coordinator New Media
Are you a communications professional interested in digital culture, immersive arts and technology? Do you have experience with communications in festivals, events and/or exhibition settings? We have an exciting opportunity available in the DocLab team – IDFA's new media program.
About IDFA IDFA is an international documentary institute consisting of a festival, a fund, two markets, a new media program called DocLab, and talent and education programs. In March 2024, IDFA opened the doors to het Documentaire Paviljoen – a brand-new home for documentaries in the Vondelpark, where we host regular documentary film screenings, special events, exhibitions, and more. The organization comprises around 50 employees throughout the year. In the months leading up to the festival, the workforce doubles with temporary employees and interns.
About IDFA DocLab IDFA DocLab is an interdisciplinary platform for interactive documentary art and immersive non-fiction. Founded in 2007, DocLab pushes the boundaries of how we perceive and engage with non-fiction narratives by blending art, reality, and technology. During the festival, DocLab showcases around 30 projects in an exhibition and series of live events. Internationally, DocLab is seen as the most significant premiere platform for interactive documentaries, pioneering the turbulent development of digital storytelling, virtual reality, live performance, and artificial intelligence. For impressions of last year’s event, you can watch the after movie here.
About the job
The DocLab Team is seeking a maternity leave replacement to join the interdisciplinary and international DocLab team for a period of 6 months starting from end of August 2024 until end of February 2025.
The Communications Coordinator plays an important role in overseeing key communication projects leading up to, during and after the 2024 edition of the DocLab program and works closely with the curatorial team to ensure the new media program is communicated in the best possible way both to general audiences and the international industry. This role combines communication coordination with content production. The Communication Coordinator reports to Head of New Media and Head of New Media Operations. The position is a near full-time role (4-5 days a week depending on month) based in het Documentaire Paviljoen in Amsterdam, with remote working possible for part of the work week. The DocLab team’s main working language is English.
Key tasks:
- Communication of the 2024 DocLab exhibition and events program to audiences and professionals.
- Producing online and offline publications such as the Program Magazine (NL), Program Guide (EN) as well as new media program online (NL & EN), including producing texts and managing the content.
- Coordinating the DocLab Newsletter (EN), writing content for it in collaboration with wider team.
- Creating materials connected to attending the 2024 DocLab program.
- Managing the program planning (festival schedule)
- Liaising between the DocLab team and the wider IDFA team for communication planning, attending IDFA-wide communication meetings.
- Corresponding with artists regarding submissions, selection, and exhibition of their work and supporting the production of the annual IDFA DocLab exhibition.
- Participating in and reporting from festival industry events (DocLab R&D Summit).
- Conducting general research for the new media program
- Coordinating press activities together with the press officer
- Managing audience figures and providing input for annual reports.
- Supporting senior team with subsidy reporting and applications.
- Providing input to IT from the department for the development of the website and contributing to the testing and publishing.
Dit is wie je bent
What we are looking for:
- Fluent Dutch speaker/writer with professional-level English.
- Excellent writing and coordinating skills.
- Experience in producing and coordinating communication projects.
- Interest in new media, digital culture, technology, and art.
- Experience using communication tools including CMS systems, Mailchimp, and Canva.
- Experience working in festival or exhibition organizations.
- Availability for 4-5 days per week.
Profile:
- Completed WO education (related to New Media, Media & Culture, Digital Media and Creative Industries, Experience Design, Presentation & Preservation of the Moving Image etc.)
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in production of festival programs, events, or working with exhibitions or spaces where different disciplines converge.
- Knowledge of and affinity with new media, well-informed about new developments.
- Computer literate with experience working in databases and with new technologies.
- Excellent command of English and Dutch, both spoken and written, with strong writing skills.
Dit is wat je krijgt
- An employment contract from end of August until end of February (exact dates to be decided) with the potential for part-time remote work. (Freelance agreement possible in consultation).
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Overtime compensation scheme.
- We welcome European applicants, but potential candidates should be willing to reside to the Netherlands. (Housing assistance and relocating fee not provided).
- A monthly salary between €3.028,26 and €3.323,21 for full-time employment, depending on experience.
- Laptop on loan.
- Travel expenses to and from home within the Netherlands are reimbursed based on the cheapest second-class rate charged by NS (Dutch Railways). Travel costs to Amsterdam from outside the Netherlands cannot be reimbursed.
- Daily free fruit, snacks, and lunch at the office.
Diversity: IDFA is a collection of passionate, driven people with diverse experiences and personalities. IDFA strives to be an organization that offers space to everyone. Talent is the basis, and diversity is the strength to achieve better results. At IDFA, we believe it is important that you can simply be yourself. We are curious to know who you are!
How to apply: For more information about the position, please contact HR Manager Saskia Knol at telephone number 06-52633570. Deadline for submitting: August 9, 2024. The interviews take place in the week of August 12, 2024.
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