CineYouth Internship

Join the CineYouth Programming Team with this hands-on internship that provides experience programming and assisting with operations related to the 2027 CineYouth Festival. Responsibilities include reviewing entries, updating submissions databases, developing programing themes, creating festival communications content, and active outreach to film schools and youth media programs. Interns will work directly with the CineYouth Festival Director.

Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in media education
• Background in film/media studies with a strong knowledge of filmmaking
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Google Drive
• Available to attend weekly meetings in downtown Chicago to be scheduled based on full team’s availability
• Available to attend CineYouth 2027, which runs from Friday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25, 2027

Time commitment

Flexible hours/schedule at 2-3 days (approximately 12 hours) per week. Position is hybrid and runs from January 6 – May 5, 2027. Most of the work will be remote with weekly in-person meetings at Cinema/Chicago’s office and on-the-ground responsibilities during the festival. Interns must have availability on Wednesday evenings.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns receive college credit as applicable, Cinema/Chicago swag, and tickets to the 63rd Chicago International Film Festival.

How To Apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter to cineyouth@chicagofilmfestival.com by November 6.