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Contracts Executive - Freelance (1-3 days a week)
International Film & TV Sales and Distribution, London / Hybrid, £150–£250 per day, depending on experience

Dogwoof sells, finances and distributes documentary feature films and series to buyers around the world. We’re looking for a versatile, detail-driven Contracts Executive to work alongside our Head of Legal & Business Affairs and our sales team on international deals, from the first term sheet through to signed agreements and final delivery.

What you’ll do

  • Draft and review licence and distribution agreements and related film and TV paperwork

  • Support negotiations on international sales deals with buyers worldwide, often against market deadlines such as Cannes, the EFM, AFM and MIPCOM

  • Check rights availability 

  • Help manage delivery, including schedules and materials, liaising with producers, post houses and buyers

  • Assist the Head of Legal & Business Affairs earlier in a project’s life on acquisitions and, from time to time, on financing, production and ancillary agreements

What you’ll bring

  • Legal training (SQE, LPC, or qualified solicitor or barrister) or solid hands-on contracts or business affairs experience

  • Entertainment industry experience, ideally in film/TV sales, distribution, or production legal and business affairs

  • The confidence to work independently, manage several live matters at once, and turn documents around quickly

  • A strong degree or academic record

How it works
 Your days and hours will be flexible, and we will agree a pattern that suits you. You will report to the Head of Legal & Business Affairs and work day to day with them and our sales executives. It suits someone conscientious, quick-thinking and collaborative who enjoys the pace of live deals and agreements.

APPLY: We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. 

APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV + SHORT COVER LETTER TO apply@dogwoof.com

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

CLOSING DATE: 27th NOVEMBER 2026
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Marketing Assistant - Freelance
Salary: £110 per day
Location: London, 3 days a week in-office minimum; must be available to come to the Dogwoof office in London EC1V 3QN.

We are looking for a creative, organised and social media-savvy Marketing Assistant to join our team and support the releasing and marketing of our UK theatrical releases.

This is an entry level role for someone with a strong interest in film and documentaries, who is hands-on and keen to understand how to build excitement around a release and connect films with audiences. You’ll play a key role in supporting the team in helping to bring our films to audiences across the UK, with a particular focus on social content, digital marketing, audience engagement and theatrical distribution. You’ll also support the Distribution Executive, helping to keep the marketing department organised and ensuring the smooth day-to-day delivery of our campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media

  • Support the day-to-day management of our social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.

  • Create, curate and schedule engaging social content across campaigns, as well as brand, sales and development marketing activity.

  • Community manage day-to-day posting on Dogwoof social media channels.

  • Source and develop great content: A keen eye for engaging social media copy, ensuring it is refreshed and published on time.

  • Write engaging social copy that reflects each documentary’s tone, audience and campaign strategy.

  • Stay on top of social media trends, formats and emerging platforms, identifying opportunities to bring relevant trends and formats into our campaigns.

  • Support the growth of our social channels and monitor performance across campaigns.

  • Work with filmmakers and talent to capture and develop social-first content.

  • Help coordinate social activity around premieres, Q&As, festivals, screenings and release dates.

  • Support email marketing campaigns and newsletters.

Theatrical Distribution

  • Operational team assistant for Releasing team, with a particular focus on the Marketing Team – i.e. setting up team meetings, diaries, campaign mastersheets & timely update of trackers (i.e. press quotes, links etc.).

  • Support cinema and event activity, including premieres, Q&As, special screenings and partnerships.

  • Support Head of Marketing & Communications in sending press screener links and press assets

  • Support Distribution Executive on updating website/cinema showtimes

  • Assist Distribution Executive with coordinating promotional activity with cinemas and other partners.

  • Assist with management and dispatch of Dogwoof Shop

  • Assist Distribution Executive in the creation of campaign reporting decks + asset creation.

  • Assist Distribution Executive with UK awards submissions

  • Keep track of campaign activity, deadlines and deliverables across multiple releases.

About You

  • Social media savvy and genuinely interested in digital culture, trends and emerging platforms.

  • Exceptional written English, with exemplary spelling and grammar and a consistently high level of accuracy in all copy-related tasks.

  • A strong writer with a natural feel for social copy and different brand voices.

  • Comfortable and willing to create content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other social platforms.

  • Able to manage time effectively across multiple campaigns, priorities and deadlines.

  • A self-starter who is a strong communicator with a can-do attitude

  • Detail-oriented, with a good eye for visual presentation and brand consistency.

Essential

  • At least 1 year’s experience in marketing with a B2C focus, you will have either completed an internship or an entry level position at another creative industry (social media, film, entertainment, arts, publishing).

  • Some experience creating and managing social media content.

  • Experience with TikTok, Instagram Reels and short-form video (personal or professional)

  • Excellent written communication skills.

  • Good administrative skills, not afraid of admin and a keen eye for Google Sheets, operations and systems

  • A genuine interest in documentary, social media and digital audiences.

  • Some experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.

  • Some experience with Canva

Desirable

  • Experience working on theatrical film / documentary or entertainment campaigns.

  • Experience using social scheduling and analytics platforms.

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools.

  • Experience supporting theatrical releases, screenings, festivals or events.

  • Experience working with influencers, creators or digital partners.

  • Experience with AI for elevating copywriting and ability to use AI effectively to manage time and tasks.

To apply

Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and what you would bring to the team to jobs@dogwoof.com.

Must be available to start in-person from Tuesday 5 January 2027

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for this position is 30/11/2026 at 23:59