Creative Director; Programming and Communications

CREATIVE DIRECTOR (PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS)

ReFrame Film Festival is hiring! Are you the next Creative Director?

• Full‑time, salaried (average 35 hours/week), year‑round
• Location:
  
  Nogojiwanong / Peterborough, Ontario (hybrid possible; local preferred)
• Salary: $49, 55, 55,000, depending on experience
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health benefits package (75% employer‑paid)
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible
• Final date to receive applications:
  June 1, 2026 at 5PM

The Creative Director is responsible for implementing the creative and artistic vision of ReFrame Film Festival, a community celebration of documentary film and media art centred on social and environmental justice. This role oversees all aspects of creative programming, including curation of films and media art, development of thematic programming, and coordination of artists, guests, and events. The Creative Director leads the creation of the festival schedule, manages the programming budget, and works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners to shape a cohesive and impactful festival experience.

The Creative Director also leads organizational communications, including oversight of social media, newsletters, website content, and public‑facing materials, ensuring that ReFrame’s voice is clear, engaging, and aligned with its mission. As a public‑facing representative of the organization, the Creative Director engages with media, audiences, and partners to strengthen ReFrame’s presence locally and nationally.

• Lead the curation of film and media art programming
• Develop and shape annual festival themes and programming direction
• Coordinate filmmakers, artists, guests, and ancillary programming
• Create and manage the festival schedule
• Oversee the programming budget
• Lead communications strategy and execution (digital, print, and media)
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on organizational strategy and operations
• Support and steward the volunteer Programming Advisory Committee
• Represent ReFrame in media and public‑facing contexts

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and collaborative leader with a strong curatorial voice and a passion for documentary film and media art. They are an effective communicator, comfortable working across creative and operational contexts, and committed to fostering inclusive, community‑engaged spaces. We are looking for someone with experience in film programming, arts presentation, communications, or a related field; a strong understanding of social and environmental justice issues;

excellent written and verbal communication skills; high organization and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines; and a commitment to equity, accessibility, and anti‑oppression in their work.

ReFrame Film Festival is a community celebration of documentary film and media art centred on social and environmental justice. Each winter, audiences gather in Nogojiwanong / Peterborough and online across Canada to engage with powerful stories and the conversations they inspire.

ReFrame welcomes applicants of all identities and backgrounds and encourages applications from equity‑deserving communities, including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the hiring process. Please let us know in advance if there’s anything you need to support your application.