Marketing Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Create and execute a marketing campaign to promote the upcoming Boston Comics in Color Festival on April 3-4, 2026
• Develop and implement advertising strategies including social media and print media
• Develop and execute email newsletter campaigns and assist with social media posts
• Coordinate measurement of attendance at the 2026 festival with the goal of increasing attendance by 15%

This role promotes diversity and inclusion in the arts by organizing a festival specifically targeted at BIPOC comics and graphic novels/pop culture fans, helping to increase representation and community engagement.

Required qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in marketing, preferably in a similar industry
• Strong connections to the BIPOC Massachusetts community
• Proficiency in marketing software and tools (e.g., Mailchimp, social media platforms, SEO tools)
• Strong written and design skills using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Interest in and awareness of the current comics/graphic novels/pop culture landscape
• Must be available to attend the event

This is a paid freelance position with a $2500 stipend for the 3-month contract period.

The Boston Comic Arts Foundation organizes the Boston Comics in Color Festival, a program targeted at BIPOC comics and graphic novels/pop culture fans to promote diversity and inclusion in the arts.