Job Opening: Lead Campaigner at Freedom Film Network
The Lead Campaigner’s primary responsibility is to design and manage the #BebaskanFilem campaign. As Lead Campaigner, you will need to strategise ways to raise public awareness about film censorship, engage stakeholders, and effectively communicate Freedom Film Network’s position on the issue. The role also includes supporting and campaigning for filmmakers affected by censorship. A secondary responsibility is supporting activists and filmmakers in their film impact campaigns.
The work scope includes working collaboratively with a team to craft campaign-related newsletters; social media postings and press statements; produce resource materials; and organise talks and screenings.
Examples of past film censorship campaign outputs include a report, resource page, conference, zine, podcast and article.
Responsibilities
Job Opening: Lead Campaigner at Freedom Film Network
The Lead Campaigner’s primary responsibility is to design and manage the #BebaskanFilem campaign. As Lead Campaigner, you will need to strategise ways to raise public awareness about film censorship, engage stakeholders, and effectively communicate Freedom Film Network’s position on the issue. The role also includes supporting and campaigning for filmmakers affected by censorship. A secondary responsibility is supporting activists and filmmakers in their film impact campaigns.
The work scope includes working collaboratively with a team to craft campaign-related newsletters; social media postings and press statements; produce resource materials; and organise talks and screenings.
Examples of past film censorship campaign outputs include a report, resource page, conference, zine, podcast and article.
Requirements
Skills and experience/ Ideal qualifications
Excellent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking and writing)
Strong research and writing skills
Social media and design savvy
Comfortable with public speaking and communicating with all levels of society
Related experience designing and leading advocacy campaigns
Project management – ability to plan, execute, monitor, report independently
Conceptualising accessible outputs about film censorship
Human rights and/or law background
Passion to protect freedom of expression
Interest and involvement in local arts and film industry is a plus
Must be a team player