Tribeca Film Festival is Hiring a Copywriter - Temp (NYC/hybrid)
ROLE BREAKDOWN (DATES & RATES)
April 6 – May 8 | Part-time ($750/week)
May 8 - June 11 | Full-time ($1,500/week)
The Seasonal Copywriter is an articulate, detail-oriented, and creative individual motivated to tell stories that inspire action. Reporting to Tribeca’s Lead Copywriter, the Seasonal Copywriter will be integral in bringing the Tribeca brand voice to life across various brand channels. In addition to working closely with the Marketing team on messaging for marketing campaigns and the 2026 Tribeca Festival, the Seasonal Copywriter will support stakeholders across the organization in developing and/or editing written materials that reflect the brand purpose and support brand initiatives.
This role will be hybrid; occasional in-person collaboration required. Focus will be on copy and creative for the 2026 Tribeca Festival, from watch guides to daily recaps.
Our ideal candidate is collaborative, resourceful, and above all, a natural storyteller. They communicate eloquently and effectively at all times, easily translating big ideas into digestible content. They are experts at optimizing their writing to suit different brand channels (email, web, social, etc.) while maintaining a cohesive voice and style.
About the company
Founded after 9/11 as a way to use the arts to restore vitality and hope to the world, Tribeca exists because stories bring people together. We champion diverse storytelling and new perspectives, empowering emerging voices to be catalysts for change in their communities and around the world. Whether it’s film, television, VR, games, music, or immersive experiences, we are proud to create the space and platform to share these myriad stories.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in creative writing, journalism, marketing communications, or a related field
2-4 years of copywriting experience at a creative agency or entertainment company
A diverse portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative and persuasive copy
Excellent writing and editing skills with strong editorial sensibility
Familiarity with digital marketing and CRM tools; knowledge of SEO principles (Hubspot)
Superior time-management and project management skills
Effective communicator adept at leveraging collaboration tools (Slack, Asana, Box, Google Drive)
An affinity for film and entertainment
An ability to think outside the box
Experience with live events
Awareness and understanding of social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand Voice: Maintain a voice that reflects the spirit of Tribeca and resonates with our audience.
Editing & Proofreading: Manage and proofread copy documents to ensure accuracy, impeccable grammar, spelling, and adherence to brand voice and style.
Content Creation: Transform core messages into compelling stories across all brand channels (email, web, social), ensuring they reflect our brand voice, objectives and target audience.
Website & SEO Optimization: Leverage best SEO practices to write website copy, optimizing for both user experience and search engine visibility.
Social Media Support: Partner with Social Media team to ensure consistency across Tribeca channels.
Advertising & Promotional Materials: Craft persuasive copy for select advertising assets, including paid performance campaigns, full-page print ads, digital banners and placements, video scripts, radio spots, etc.
Creative Collaboration & Ideation: Work with the Design team to produce cohesive, visually engaging marketing materials; participate in brainstorming sessions to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life.
Partner and Sponsor Support: Work closely with the Sales and Partnerships organization to develop tailored marketing copy that enhances sponsor visibility on Tribeca channels; develop editorial guidelines for external partners to enable effective cross-promotion.
Research: Stay on top of industry trends, audience preferences, and competitors to inform content strategy.
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION (REQUIRED)
Please share examples of your work that demonstrate a diverse range of creative and persuasive copy. This may include links to an online portfolio, PDF’s, or writing samples.
Portfolio link(s) must be included in the required questionnaire.
