Company: RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Olivet Nazarene University)
Address: 83 Park Street, Suite 1
Location: Providence, RI
Application Deadline: No Deadline
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
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Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Arts/Entertainment, Business Development/Sales, Education, Human Resources, Management/Support, Other/Not Classified, Printing/Publishing/Media, Telecommunication
Description
There are a number of different internships available:
JOB TITLE: SCREENPLAY COMPETITION ASSISTANT
Job Description: Assists Screenplay Competition Director with marketing and
promoting competitions; logs and processes applications for entries; organizes and
enters information into database; answers and aids all entrants with questions regarding
competitions; build relationships with fellow film schools; lead large mail-outs for
competitions; establish relationships with production companies.
Job Requirements: Must be assertive, outgoing, friendly, creative, and detail oriented.
JOB TITLE: SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT
Job Description: Assists Instructors at KidsEye™ Filmmaking Summer Camp classes.
Classes range from special effect, to making documentaries and short films. Interns
would help groups write, shoot, edit and screen films.
Job Requirements: Must be available during the Summer to assistant in entire Camp
Sessions. Must be committed to working with kids, as they frequently get attached.
Basic knowledge or experience with film equipment a bonus!
JOB TITLE: OFFICE/EVENT PLANNING INTERN
Job Description: Office/event planning interns will assist in inter-office, client and
vendor communications. Special projects such as volunteer recruiting and training or
program development and organization will be assigned. Your creative ideas are
welcome here!
Job Requirements: Intern must be organized and willing to learn, ask questions,
become involved and think on his/her feet. General computer literacy on Microsoft based
programs is a must. Intern may also be asked to run errands, so a car is a plus.
JOB TITLE: CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM INTERN
Job Description: The Conference/Symposium Department celebrates writers’
contributions to film & television along with regional and industry trends in film
production. During four days of panels (ScriptBiz™ and the Rhode Island Film Forum™)
screenwriters & filmmakers network & learn the tricks of the trade - the art, craft &
business of screenwriting & filmmaking - from the masters themselves, leading industry
writers, directors, producers, agents, managers and production company executives.
Intern(s) will assist the Conference Directors in coordinating these numerous panels and
arrange travel and accommodations for our distinguished guests.
Job Requirements: People skills are a must. You must be comfortable on the phone,
able to multitask, and highly organized. It is preferred that you have an interest in film
and film-related events. Examples of duties include: assisting in mail outs, arranging
travel itineraries, putting together press packets, research contact information
w/agencies and/or panelists, marketing, and overseeing volunteers during the
Conferences.
Responsibilities
JOB TITLE: FILM COMPETITION INTERN
Job Description: Assist in researching and marketing/outreach
to students and filmmakers. Help with mailing, eblasts and
maintaining databases. Assist in obtaining and showing advance
screenings. Online research of filmmaking web sites and films.
Job Requirements: Looking for a problem solver and self-starter
who is organized, knowledgeable, interested in film and filmrelated
events, friendly and outgoing!
JOB TITLE: STUDENT FILMMAKERS PROGRAM INTERN
Job Description: Publicizing the New England Student Film Festival. Research (and
contact) schools and various organizations through which we can increase public
awareness of the NESFF. Research various organizations through which we can get
money/sponsorship for the NESFF. Brainstorming and putting into practice ways to
expand NESFF (screenings, increasing publicity for competitions, etc.) Mailings for
NESFF and Membership. Brainstorming ways to expand membership.
Job Requirements: Intern must be friendly, outgoing, patient, organized.
JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Job Description: Assistant to the Executive Director. Duties may include cold calling,
proposal writing, event planning, market research, and database management.
Job Requirements: People skills and attention to detail are absolutely necessary.
Intern must be comfortable on the phone when presenting sponsorship opportunities to
companies. Must also have excellent writing skills and creative ideas. Ability to take the
initiative also highly preferred. Great way to network with people and meet executives
from a variety of fields!
JOB TITLE: REGISTRATION INTERN
Job Description: The first entry portal for visiting filmmakers is the registration desk
where their credentials are confirmed, photos taken and badges/passes created. This is
a highly important component of the Festival as first-impressions last. An excellent role
for Marketing, English, Business or Sales major loaded with patience and diligence.
Job Requirements: Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Access needed. Good
organizational skills a must.
** Position is available Summer and Fall only (during the RI International Horror Film
Festival.)
Requirements
JOB TITLE: PR INTERN
Job Description: Generate press and liaise with media contacts for RIIFF programs,
including but not limited to: special RIIFF premieres and advance screenings throughout
the year, KideEye™ Filmmaking Summer Camp, ScriptBiz™, RI Film Forum™,
fundraisers, parties and the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Work closely with
our outside RIIFF Staff in the weeks leading up to the Film Festival and assist them in
any capacity needed. Write and distribute press releases and media advisories, keep
calendar of upcoming RIIFF events and maintain a database/filing system for PR work
done and generated for each event, maintain PR binder, develop and maintain
relationships with local media outlets, including television, radio, print and internet.
Track and respond to Press Pass requests to attend the the Rhode Island International
Film Festival. The goal of the PR intern is to garner as much media attention in advance
of, during and after our events to increase public attendance and awareness.
Job Requirements: Strong writing and organizational skills a must; motivated with
excellent initiative, execution and follow-up; personable, outgoing and friendly. PR
experience required.
Time Requirements: This is a part-time job with no set hours.
Depending upon upcoming events, some weeks will be busier
than others and we require that our PR intern attend every RIIFF
event that they are able.
This is an exciting job opportunity for anyone eventually seeking a
full-time career in PR. The intern will gain valuable PR
experience, develop relationships with local media and get to
work with one of the top international film festivals.
JOB TITLE: MARKETING INTERN
Job Description: Assistant to Managing Director. They will assist in planning
and coordinating event logistics, calling local vendors, creating solid relationships with
local businesses, promoting and selling all aspects of the Festival’s activities.
Job Requirements: Ability to talk with all types of people, outgoing, personable,
organized, good follow through, good schmoozing skills, attention to detail a must.
JOB TITLE: MEMBERSHIP INTERN
Job Description: Semester long assistant to Membership Director for the Friends of the
the Rhode Island International Film Festival (Cinema Rhode Island). Support sales and
marketing initiatives, develop projects, and help plan member events. Perfect for
business, marketing, or anthropology majors.
Job Requirements: Knowledge of Access and the rest of the MS Office suite needed.
Phone/people skills, MacGyver-like resourcefulness, and attention to detail a must.
JOB TITLE: FILM/CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM ARCHIVE INTERN
Job Description: Responsible for cataloging and logging dvd’s, videos, photos, etc.
from past years’ Conferences and Festivals.
Job Requirements: Good organizational skills required, detail oriented, works well with
others.
