AB2 - Social Media Assistant - Ottawa International Animation Festival

Position: AB2 - Social Media Assistant - Ottawa International Animation Festival

Desired Contract Term: 26 Weeks Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: November 2, 2026

Work Schedule: 4 business days / 32 hours per week Work Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave

Job Summary:  This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see more details below). The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world with an annual attendance of 28,000 and attracts artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world. 2026 will be the 50thanniversary of the event. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major international event! This position reports to the Communications Manager.

Responsibilities:

● Assist with developing key messages about festival programming for the OIAF social media accounts.

● Create, edit and schedule content for OIAF social media accounts under the direction of the Communications Manager.

● Research social media trends and determine how they can be applied to the OIAF brand under the guidance of the Communications Manager.

● Monitor OIAF social media accounts by responding to comments and direct messages, bringing any pressing matters to the attention of the communications manager.

● Assist with the collection and analysis of quarterly social media KPIs.

● Research and update the content creator and media list locally, nationally and internationally.

● During the week of OIAF, capture and edit video content for social media and assist the Communications Manager as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

● Experience communicating with members of the public (verbal and written).

● Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices.

● Experience with creating and editing video content is an asset.

● Ability to develop new ideas and develop creative ways to present information.

● Strong computer literacy: the ability to quickly learn new programs/platforms and take the initiative to troubleshoot.

● Excellent organizational skills and initiative: ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

Learning Opportunities and Additional Benefits

● Work behind the scenes of a dynamic, local film festival.

● Learn and/or level up your proficiency in platforms like Airtable, Eventive, Quickbooks, Stripe, Eventival, and more.

● Dedicated in-house seminars to learn about all aspects of event management.

● Meet people within the local, Canadian, and international film industry.

Additional Qualifications Required:

Candidate eligibility for JCP is determined according to the following criteria:

1. An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week.

2. A permanent resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada.

3. Meet at least 1 of the following criteria:

a. Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period.

b. Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months.

c. Paid employee EI premiums (e.g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years.

d. Received the Employment Insurance Emergency Response benefit (CERB) within the previous 60 months.

NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration. Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation.

Remuneration:

$704 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario ($22.00 based on 4 days/32 hours per week).

What’s Next?

Forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ottawafestivals.ca. Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview; applicants must indicate how they meet the eligibility in their email and/or cover letter. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit: http://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. Ottawa Festivals welcomes and encourages applications from all eligible individuals.