If you have ever wanted to be a part of the excitement and creativity of the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), you have a fabulous opportunity. DIFF is looking for energetic and innovative people to assist with supporting the 45th edition of this Oscar qualifying film festival. If your Tik Tok game is strong and you can spin a reel or two on Instagram consider applying for a position as a social media coordinator. If spinning wheels is more your style, we require the services of dependable drivers. Other roles available include administrative positions including that of an accreditation and ticketing coordinator, cinema coordinator and staff coordinator. If you are comfortable behind a camera, then consider applying for the position of photographer.
You will work closely with the permanent team based at the Centre of Creative Arts, at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN). Applicants should be team players with an ability to work under pressure and multi-task with an interest in film and the creative industry. You will be required to attend a 1-day orientation and training session at the Centre prior to your appointment.
The following positions are supported by funder grants for a short fixed-term. The applicable time periods are listed below.
Publicity roles
- Photographer17 – 28 July 2024
- Social Media Coordinators 15 – 28 July 2024
Cinema & Ticketing Coordinators
- Accreditation & Ticketing Coordinator 01 June – 31 July 2024
- Cinema Coordinators 15 – 28 July 2024
- Cinema Assistants 17 – 28 July 2024
Guest Relations
- Guest Coordinator (Day Shift) 15 – 28 July 2024
- Guest Coordinator (Night Shift) 15 – 28 July 2024
- Airport Liaisons 17 – 28 July 2024
- Jury Minder 17 – 28 July 2024
Team Relations
- Staff Coordinator 01 – 31 July 2024
Drivers
- Distribution Driver 18 – 20 June 2024
- Day & Night Drivers 18 – 23 July 2024
- Day Drivers 24 – 28 July 2024
- Night Drivers 24 – 28 July 2024
The deadline for applications is 7 May 2024. To apply, submit an application form here.
UKZN reserves the right not to fill these positions.
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