Outreach & Communications Worker (2026 Film Tour)

Creative Scotland; Wales; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A film-focused organization is seeking a Freelance Outreach & Communications Worker for a 2026 UK screening tour of an independent documentary. This remote position involves engaging with community groups and arts collectives. Candidates should possess strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently. The fee ranges from £1,800 to £2,600 for approximately 25–30 hours of work over 8–10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, communications, or audience development is welcome.
• Familiarity with grassroots arts, independent film, or community networks is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact relevant community groups and arts collectives.
• Document outreach efforts and maintain a contact log.
• Deliver weekly progress notes and final deliverables.

Skills

Strong written communication

Confidence contacting organisations by email

Organizational skills

Job description

Outreach & Communications Worker (2026 Film Tour)

Deadline: 01 February 2026 at 08:45

Freelance outreach & communications worker for a 2026 UK screening tour of an independent documentary. Remote role focusing on audience outreach and community engagement.

Unsolicited Films is seeking a Freelance Outreach & Communications Worker to support audience engagement for a small-scale UK screening tour planned for 2026. The film is a completed 57‑minute independent documentary by Glasgow-based filmmaker Zac Burger. Screenings will take place across selected UK independent cinemas, arts venues and community spaces. This is a fully remote, email‑based role with flexible working.

Role Overview

The worker will identify and contact relevant community groups, arts collectives, film clubs, student societies, grassroots cultural networks, independent media and niche cultural communities that may resonate with the documentary. No on‑site duties or technical work are required.

Hours & Fee

This freelance contract requires approximately 25–30 total hours of work delivered over 8–10 weeks (roughly 3 hours per week). Fee: £1,800–£2,600, depending on experience. Equivalent to £65–£90 per hour, compliant with National Minimum Wage 2025.

Documentation & Deliverables (required)

The role includes documented outreach with a shared contact log listing:

• organisations contacted
• dates of contact
• responses received
• confirmed support or collaborations

Weekly progress notes are required (bullet points are fine).

Final deliverables include:

• a contact spreadsheet
• outreach email templates
• a summary of relevant audience groups for each city

Success is measured by quality and clarity of outreach, not by ticket sales. Outreach must demonstrate genuine, consistent and targeted engagement.

Person Specification

Strong written communication, clarity and reliability. Confidence contacting organisations by email. Familiarity with grassroots arts, independent film or community networks is helpful but not required. Previous outreach, comms or audience development experience is welcome. Ability to work independently and stay organised is essential.

Location: All Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, International

The deadline is Sunday 01 February 2026 at 08:45.

TAGGED: Audience Development / Film / Participatory Practice