Marketing Specialist

About

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Marketing Specialist to join our team organizing the Boston Comics in Color Festival. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing marketing strategies to promote the event on April 3 - 4, 2026. Boston Comics in Color Festival is a program targeted at the BIPOC comics and graphic novels/pop culture fans; applicants must have strong connections to the BIPOC Massachusetts community.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a marketing campaign to promote the upcoming festival on April 3 - 4, 2026.
• Engage with the regional BIPOC literary, comics, and pop culture fan community.
• Develop an advertising strategy including both social media and print media.
• Develop and execute email newsletter campaigns.
• Assist with social media posts.
• Coordinate the measurement of attendance at the 2026 festival.
• Must be available to attend the event.

Goals

• Increase festival attendance by 15%.

Work Requirements

• Hourly commitment is 6 hours per week increasing to 10 hours for the final two weeks.
• Timeline for this position is 3 months starting immediately.
• This is a paid freelance position with a $2500 stipend.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in marketing, preferably in a similar industry.
• Interest in and awareness of the current comics/graphic novels/pop culture landscape.
• Proficiency in marketing software and tools (e.g., Mailchimp, social media platforms, SEO tools).
• Possess strong written and design skills using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

Details

• Job Type: Contract / Freelance
• Start Date: February 1, 2026
• End Date: April 19, 2026
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
• Experience Level: Mid-level
• Salary: USD $2,500 / year (Paid out at completion of the project)
• Cause Areas: Race & Ethnicity, Arts & Music, Media, Community Development, Children & Youth, Education

Location

• Remote. Work can be performed from anywhere in United States.
• Associated Location: Roxbury, Boston, MA, USA

How to Apply

Please email cover letter and any relevant resume, CV, or summary of past experience in marketing.

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.