Marketing & Communications Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for developing, streamlining and managing all marketing and communications for the entire organization, which includes Mountainfilm’s annual festival and year-round tour program. The main focuses will be pass sales, fundraising, festival programming, community relations, marketing campaigns, brand management, social media management and events. This position is year-round, in-person, located in Telluride, Colorado. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and implementation of Mountainfilm’s communication and marketing strategy
• Management and execution of the organization's strategic marketing plan, encompassing the development of marketing campaigns, press releases, event promotion, production of printed materials and digital assets, social media and public relations strategies, and more
• Support all aspects of the Mountainfilm team to meet their specific departmental objectives
• Manage all Mountainfilm communications across all channels from email campaigns, newsletters and more
• Manage social media platforms, create content, develop and implement initiatives to grow Mountainfilm’s social media presence and brand recognition
• Consistent analysis of competitive environments and consumer trends
• Create and design festival collateral and merchandise from passes, t-shirts, stickers, hats, laurels, posters and more
• Support the creation and upkeep of job descriptions, annual review documents and training manuals
• Management of the printed festival program in collaboration with the festival programming team
• Secure paid ads from community businesses for the printed festival program
• Management and oversight of the website content, which includes uploading all website copy and assets from guest and filmmaker bios, headshots, films, presentations, events and schedules to Mountainfilm’s website, app and online platforms
• Photo archive and digital asset management
• Hiring and management of festival photographers 
• App content and development manager
• Manage and work within marketing and social media budgets
• Manage Mountainfilm’s logo and branding, developing and updating design packages, media kits, and more
• Collaborate with team members to ensure cohesive messaging across all communications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related experience.

Competencies include:

• Experience in marketing and running a marketing team
• Proven marketing campaign experience
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Knowledge of social media management and content creation
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience in email marketing and digital communications
• Experience with task management on projects, ensuring deadlines are met
• Proven project management skills with the ability to take a project from conception through completion
• Ability to manage a budget
• Professional and proactive work ethic
• High competence in project and stakeholder management
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite with familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Experience with digital marketing forms such as social media marketing and content marketing
• Competency in the majority of computer-based applications to perform the broad range of tasks required of the role

Working conditions

• Dedicated workstation in an open office environment where festival staff can grow from two to ten people during busy times
• Dedicated workstation in an open office environment where festival and tour staff can grow from two to sixteen people during busy times
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends, and be available for the duration of the festival
• No extended travel plans outside the Telluride regional area in March, April and May
• Occasional travel required; must have a valid driver’s license
• This is not a hybrid/remote position and is based at the Mountainfilm office in Telluride, CO

Physical requirements

• Ability to work on a computer, sit and stand for extended periods, read from a screen, and operate a keyboard
• Able to occasionally lift 25+ pounds
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Direct reports

None

Hiring Policy

Mountainfilm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion/creed, color, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, marital status or partnership status. 

Mountainfilm will make reasonable accommodations if requested as per the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) which administers the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

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