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With exciting things ahead, Sydney Writers' Festival is growing and now's your chance to join the team!

Sydney Writers' Festival encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Digital Marketing Manager 

The Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and developing digital and cross-channel content strategies to drive digital engagement and growth for Sydney Writers’ Festival. A senior member of the Festival marketing team, the role leads on strategy, planning, publishing, performance and governance of Sydney Writers’ Festival content across all digital platforms.

Read the full position description here. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 28 July.

Partnerships Manager 

The Partnerships Manager is at the forefront of developing and nurturing both new and existing partnerships to support Sydney Writers' Festival. This role involves building professional relationships to secure sponsorship support, ensuring the seamless delivery of benefits and effective stewardship of funding relationships.

Read the full position description here. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 28 July.

Executive and Operations Coordinator  

The Executive and Operations Coordinator is a central role in the efficient day-to-day operation of Sydney Writers’ Festival, providing high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and ensuring internal systems, policies, and processes run smoothly and effectively.

Working closely with the CEO and the Director of Production and Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a professional, responsive and high-functioning workplace.

Read the full position description here. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4 August.

Associate Producer

The Associate Producer supports the delivery of Sydney Writers’ Festival’s annual May program and other events throughout the year. Working as a key member of the programming team, the Associate Producer is responsible for supporting the coordination of more than 250 events annually, across administration, artist liaison, project management, communications, and on-the-ground logistics. 

Read the full position description here. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 11 August.