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The Palm Springs International Film Society Internship

The Palm Springs International Film Society is accepting internship applications on a rolling basis and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks (or a minimum of 110 hours). Interns receive a $2,000 stipend at the completion of their internship. We are interested in applicants who want to learn more about the film industry, communications, event planning, and business management.

The Film Society offers a comprehensive program in which interns gain skills in their chosen field, learn the workings of a non-profit organization, and experience how a film festival operates from the inside. We are proud to host a new cohort of interns each season to learn about and contribute to the process of putting on two major international film festivals and another year-round programming.

The Palm Springs International Film Society is currently looking to fill internship positions for the upcoming Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.

Internship applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis, with evaluations generally taking place between October and January, and again in May and June. You can expect to receive updates on the progress of your application during these periods.

For more information contact us: Via email or call our main office at 760-322-2930

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The Marketing Department is responsible for promoting and advertising the Palm Springs International ShortFest and its events and performs the necessary research to identify the target customers and other audiences. The Marketing team will focus on promoting a consistent message, and coordinating image and marketing campaigns that connect and inform potential filmgoers, festival guests, and media outlets about festival information and events.

The Social Media Intern will support the Marketing Manager with all aspects of the festival’s social media marketing, promotions, and advertising.

Elements of the Position Include:

• Monitoring and posting on social networks
• Online outreach and promotion using Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Responding to posts or comments to bring value to user’s interactions
• Posting festival news and announcements in a timely manner using approved content
• Posting and interacting with local or relevant organizations and interest groups
• Performing research to add more value to our content
• Assisting with the distribution of promotional materials
• Creating copy for content and proofreading copy wrote by other team members
• Capturing content during the festival
• Styling content to post on social media
• Live tweeting during festival events
• Organizing and saving content captured to archive
• Assist in the marketing and production of community events

Abilities Required:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Intermediate computer processing skills including Microsoft Office and social media networks
• Ability to lead as well as follow and execute instructions effectively
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, flexible, self-motivated, and solution-driven and able to work independently
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends June 20-26
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• Must be able to have FUN and be a team player
• Interest in marketing, public relations, social media, and/or film
• College coursework or comparable work experience preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects preferred