Acquisitions and Outreach Intern

Duties Include:

• Working with the Outreach Manager and Marketing Manager to identify key audiences for our newest films and collecting contact information
• Help with obtaining blurbs for our newest films from key academics
• Participating in check-in meetings with the organization’s other interns and staff regarding their work, as well as movie screenings and discussions
• Working with the acquisitions team to screen incoming submissions and write screening reports on those films.
• Assist with searching through festival/exhibition programs for new films we may want to distribute
• Help manage incoming submissions in our acquisitions database

Desired Skills:

• Experience with outreach software (though not required)
• Internet research skills
• Excellent writing skills, with emphasis on email communication
• Interest in documentary film
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills

Qualifications & Time Commitment

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and work independently. Familiarity with internet research and the Microsoft Office suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus. Interns are asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the school year and 24 hours per week in the summer. Duration is flexible to meet university requirements, but a minimum commitment of three months is optimal. All interns will be required to sign an Internship Letter of Agreement that outlines the duration and schedule of their internship.

Benefits & Compensation

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits: Local travel reimbursement, free workshop attendance, free access to screen titles from our collection, college or university course credit.

Application

Applications are accepted year round. All candidates are required to fill out an application and submit a resume and references. International applicants are encouraged to submit an application, however Women Make Movies does not provide visas or accommodations for individuals coming from abroad.