Creative Director (Programming and Communications)

CREATIVE DIRECTOR (PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS)
ReFrame Film Festival

We’re hiring! Are you ReFrame Film Festival’s new Creative Director?

To lead festival curation, communications, and creative programming, ReFrame is seeking a Creative Director to join our team and support the 2027 festival season and beyond. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in a co-directorship model alongside the Executive Director, this role stewards the artistic vision of the festival and leads communications and community engagement.

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

ABOUT THE ROLE
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 the 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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

IDEAL CANDIDATE
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 who has experience in film programming, arts presentation, communications, or a related field; brings a strong understanding of social and environmental justice issues; demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; is highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and timelines; thrives in a collaborative, community-based environment; and is committed to equity, accessibility, and anti-oppression in their work.

ABOUT REFRAME
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.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants should submit a CV (maximum 4 pages), a writing sample, and a 1-page cover letter. Please combine all materials into a single PDF and send to careers@reframefilmfestival.ca with “Creative Director” as the subject line. Applications are due June 1, 2026 at 5PM. Please note that applications must be submitted via email. Inquiries or applications through CharityVillage or LinkedIn will not be considered.

A full job description is available here: https://reframefilmfestival.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Creative-Director-Job-Description-2026-2027.pdf

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.