Job Vacancy: Festival Programmer

Galway Film Fleadh is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fulfil a full-time one-year contract role as Festival Programmer, commencing January 2026.

Job Title: Festival Programmer

Location: Galway, Ireland

Job Type: One-year fixed term basis from January 2026.

About the Galway Film Fleadh:

The Galway Film Fleadh is Ireland’s leading film festival, celebrating the best in Irish and international cinema. With a reputation for championing emerging talent and fostering an inclusive, vibrant film community, the Fleadh is a vital platform for filmmakers to showcase their work to industry professionals and audiences alike.

Job Overview: 

Our new Festival Programmer will play a significant role in delivering on Galway Film Fleadh’s artistic policy and programming ambitions, contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the festival. The Festival Programmer will work closely with the Festival Director, Film Fair Manager, manage the Programming Team, and support the Marketing and Festival Delivery Teams as required. The festival prides itself on maintaining a tight-knit and supportive working environment.

The Festival Programmer’s primary responsibilities are to programme the annual Festival; support festival delivery of the Fleadh and Generation Fleadh in line with GFF’s ethos, strategy, and objectives; deliver written funding applications; and contribute to the festival’s development in consultation with the Festival Director and Board.

See information below pack for more detailed information on the role.

How to Apply: Fill out the Application Form Below. Any queries email us here

Deadline for Applications:  05 January 2026 @ 5:00PM GMT