Marketing and Event Coordinator
Reports to: Festival Director
Casual: May - November 2026
The Role
The Marketing & Event Coordinator plays a key role in delivering campaigns, supporting audience growth, ticket sales and brand presence.
Working within a small, collaborative team, this is a hands-on role across digital, content, partnerships and ticketing. You’ll help bring the festival to life — from early campaign rollout through to live delivery on the ground in Queenscliff.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Coordination
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Support ideation and delivery of integrated marketing campaign
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Coordinate campaign timelines, assets and rollout across channels
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Monitor ticket sales trends and support optimisation
Content Creation
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Build and maintain a content calendar for social media and marketing
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Write engaging copy and capture, curate & edit high quality imagery and motion for use on socials, EDMs, website and campaigns
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Support content capture in the pre-lead and during event mode
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Contribute to a consistent, warm and audience-led brand voice
Community Management
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Monitor social media DMs, comments and mentions, responding or escalating where needed
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Actively engage with creators, artists and customers to foster a thriving community
Digital & Website
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Maintain and update website content
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Assist with digital campaigns (Meta, Google) and asset coordination
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Support email marketing campaigns and audience segmentation
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Manage execution of printed marketing materials – such as posters, program, flags
Partnerships
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Support coordination of assets, content and marketing across key ticketing and media partnerships
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Support delivery of marketing outcomes for sponsors and partners
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Assist with tourism and regional partnerships bringing the destination to life through our channels
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Coordinate cross-promotional opportunities and stakeholder deliverables
Content Management
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Prepare detailed photography, videography and content creation briefs for key contractors involved in the delivery of the event
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Coordinate content capture and unique moments with key festival stakeholders – artists, team, audience.
Reporting & Insights
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Track and analyse performance data across campaigns, social and ticketing
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Compile and communicate key insights and reports to influence ongoing brand marketing and creative output
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Assist in post-campaign and event analysis across ticketing, marketing and partnerships
Festival Delivery (On-Site)
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Support on-site marketing execution and audience communications
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Assist with signage, branding and info distribution
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Coordinate live social coverage and content during the event
Event Planning & Coordination
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Support other aspects of event planning, particularly where a consistent brand and marketing tone are required, this may include, communications, signage, merchandise.
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Support general event planning and delivery as requested
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Key Skills & Experience
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3+ years in marketing, events or communications
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Strong writing and content creation skills
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Experience across social media and digital platforms
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Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities
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Strong attention to detail and time management
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A brand advocate with a creative mindset aligned with commercial awareness
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Passion for live music, regional events, tourism and community
Desirable
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Festival or live event experience
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Email marketing platform experience
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Basic paid media knowledge (Meta/Google)
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Canva or Adobe skills
Personal Attributes
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Proactive, adaptable and hands-on
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Collaborative and community-minded
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Calm under pressure
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Creative with a strong eye for detail
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Genuinely passionate about audience experience
Why Join QMF?
This is an opportunity to play a role in delivering one of Australia’s most respected regional music festivals. You will contribute to an organisation deeply connected to its community and committed to responsible, sustainable event delivery.
How To Apply
Applications close 5pm Monday 20 April via
You must submit a Cover Letter & CV including evidence of your work
