General Description:

This internship offers valuable hands on experience in film marketing (publicity and promotion), with special focus on independent and foreign film. Opportunity to learn about Bay Area media outlets, film and cultural scene, and other important business contacts. Also gives insight to film exhibition and distribution. Plus, a friendly working environment with free popcorn!
· Intern position is not paid; must be receiving college credit for internship
·Hours are flexible; between 12-24 hours/week; within the work hours Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm.
· Benefits include: free admission to regular film showings at theatre, tickets to special film events, free promo schwag (t-shirts, posters, cd’s, etc.)

Marketing:

· Contribute to the creation of concepts for film promotions or other programs specific to theaters
· Write publicity/marketing materials (press releases, etc.)
· Monitor media (newspapers, online) for film publicity results
· Research/make calls for targeted businesses/organizations on specific film promotions
· Execute grassroots marketing, including online promotion
· Prepare promotional materials, including copy for printing postcards & flyers,entry boxes, one-sheet snipes, etc.
· By specific arrangement, provide support at special events.

General Office:
· Process mailings, and overnight packages, filing
· Be proficient in MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Desired Skills/Attributes:

· General office skills: phone, typing, filing.
· Good computer skills
· Writing skills: Press release and other material directed to media. Also material directed to general public: weekly email bulletin, copy for flyers, etc.
· Experience or knowledge of film, especially independent/foreign-language film.
· Experience or knowledge of media in general, and San Francisco media in particular
· Familiarity with San Francisco Bay Area, particularly San Francisco and Berkeley.
· Professional demeanor and good communication skills.
· Self-motivated; direct, extroverted personality; creative, free-thinking; action oriented, strong work ethic.