Purpose of the Role
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the heart of the Irish film industry and contribute to the growth and success of a world-class film festival.
We are seeking a detail-orientated and creative Copy Editor to lead the editorial development of our official DIFF 2026 festival brochure. This role involves close collaboration with the festival teams and external contributors to ensure high-quality, engaging content that reflects the ethos of the festival, and promotes the 2026 programme to a diverse audience of film fans and casual movie goers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating and extracting information on films directly from FilmChief (our film submission platform).
- Drafting and writing promotional copy, film synopses, and wider brochure content for DIFF 2026. Copy will be delivered in tranches to the Marketing Manager to be proofed externally and integrated into brochure design.
- Editing copy received from DIFF team and external contributors.
- Overseeing image selection and coordination, reaching out to external contributors where necessary.
- Liaising with Marketing Manager, and other staff as required, to ensure all materials for brochure are available for submission to brochure designer in a timely manner.
- Adapting consistent tone of voice across written and edited content to ensure quality and coherence across the finished brochure.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in editorial roles, preferably with arts, media or publishing.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong grasp of tone, structure and grammar.
- Ability to manage and adhere strictly to multiple deadlines and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with visual content selection and layout considerations.
- Ability to research and collate information from multiple sources.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of film and film festivals is desirable.
- Experience working with designers or in brochure/publication production desirable
Key Information
Reporting To: Marketing Manager
Key Relationships: Executive Festival Director, Director of Commercial & Marketing, Festival Manager, Programmer
Work Pattern: 70% DIFF HQ at The Digital Hub (Dublin 8), 30% Remote
Salary: $2,250
Deadline: 12pm, 13th October 2025
Duration: 17th November 2025 – 9th January 2026
Place of Work: Dublin International Film Festival Office, Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8/Remote
How To Apply
To apply, please send :
- a CV
- a covering letter (max 2 x A4 pages) outlining your interest and experience for the role.
- and a sample of your writing (max 200 words)
to jobs@diff.ie with the subject line ‘Copy Editor application’
Deadline to apply: 12pm, Monday 13th October 2025
Applicants must be eligible to work in Republic of Ireland
Dublin International Film Festival is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and communities.
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