Since 1972, Women Make Movies has worked to facilitate the production, promotion and distribution of films by women.
Apply for an internship today and learn about working in film and for a women’s non-profit.
Internships are available in the following departments:
Duties Include: – Working with 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
– Working in Salesforce to outreach to potential customers and helping to organize those touch points
– Participating in weekly check-in meetings with the organization’s other interns and staff regarding their work, as well as movie screenings and discussions
– Possible social media projects
– Other projects as needed
Desired Skills: – Experience with Salesforce a plus (though not required)
– Internet research skills
– Excellent writing skills, with emphasis on email communication
– Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Excel, etc.) to support Senior Coordinator through a variety of responsibilities
– Researching filmmaker resources
– Assisting in the coordination of webinar series
– Writing copy for social media for professional accounts
Desired Skills:
– An interest in documentary filmmaking and/or fiscal sponsorship
– Experience working in an administrative office setting or clerical experience
– Digitizing, encoding, and branding clips and trailers. Adding watermarks and logos to promo materials as requested by festivals and press
– Digital media file maintenance and organization
– Metadata entry and database management
– Printing and formatting of DVD artwork (when we return to office)
– Upload files to YouTube and Vimeo as needed
– Assisting with customer inquiries as needed
– Additional administrative and creative projects as assigned by supervisor
Desired Skills:
– Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere required
– Knowledge of media file formats preferred
– Ability to navigate social media platforms required
– High attention to detail, good communication skills, able to work well in team and individual settings, pleasant, can-do working manner and punctuality required
– Working with acquisitions team to screen incoming submissions and write up screening reports on those films.
– Assist with searching through festival/exhibition programs for new films we may want to distribute
– Help manage incoming submission in our acquisitions database
Requirements:
– Interest in documentary film
– Strong writing and critical thinking skills
Please note this is not a production internship. All work is done remotely or in our Manhattan office.
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.