Outreach & Communications Worker – Independent Documentary Screening Tour (2026)

Unsolicited Films is seeking a Freelance Outreach and Communications Worker to support audience engagement for a small-scale UK screening tour planned for 2026. The project centres on a completed 57-minute independent documentary by Glasgow-based filmmaker Zac. The tour will take place across selected UK independent cinemas, arts venues and community spaces, with dates still flexible. This is a fully remote, email-based role.

About the role

The Outreach and Communications Worker will focus on connecting the film with relevant local audiences and organisations. This includes contacting community groups, arts collectives, film clubs, student societies, grassroots cultural networks, independent media and other niche communities that may resonate with the themes of the documentary. No on-site duties or technical work are required.

Hours and fee

This freelance contract requires approximately 25–30 hours of work delivered flexibly over 8–10 weeks (around 3 hours per week).

Fee: £1,800–£2,600 depending on experience.

This is equivalent to £65–£90 per hour, compliant with National Minimum Wage 2025.

Documentation and deliverables (required)

The role includes documented outreach with a shared contact log listing:

• organisations contacted
• dates of contact
• responses received
• confirmed support or collaborations

A short weekly progress update is required (bullet points are fine).

Final deliverables include:

• a complete contact spreadsheet
• outreach message templates
• a short summary of relevant audience groups for each city

Success in this role is defined by the clarity and quality of outreach work, not by ticket sales. Outreach must demonstrate genuine, consistent and targeted engagement.

Person specification

Strong written communication, clarity and reliability. Confidence contacting organisations by email. Familiarity with grassroots arts, community culture or independent film is helpful but not required. Prior experience in outreach, comms, PR or audience development is welcome but not essential. Ability to work independently and stay organised is key.

How to apply

Send a short CV and a brief paragraph outlining relevant experience to:

zacburgers.world@gmail.com

All communication by email; no video calls required.