Public Relations Intern

The Palm Springs International Film Society offers paid internships at $18 per hour. Interns are paid hourly and are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws. Interns should be available to work at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of six weeks. We are interested in applicants who want to learn more about the film industry, communications, event planning, and business management.

Our program gives interns hands-on experience in their chosen field, insight into how a nonprofit organization works, and an inside look at how a film festival operates. Each season we welcome a new cohort of interns who contribute to two major international film festivals, the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Palm Springs International ShortFest, along with our year-round programming.

We accept applications year-round and review them in two periods: October through January, and May through June. You can expect updates on your application during these periods.

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Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call our main office at 760-322-2930.

Public Relations Intern




Public Relations Intern for Scenario Communications



The Palm Springs International Film Society is seeking an intern with a strong interest in Public Relations, Film, and Entertainment. Applicants must be highly motivated, have a professional manner, a sharp attention to detail, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and collaborate with team members. Preferably, candidates should be a student or recent graduate in the Coachella Valley area.



This internship will include working daily in the press office and additional festival locations in the Coachella Valley (i.e., Annenberg Theater, Festival Theaters, Camelot Theater, Mary Pickford, among others) alongside our press relations team. This opportunity may also include remote hours ahead of the event, depending on their availability with school obligations.



Day-to-day activities include:





Preparing the office for the day's tasks ahead, including keeping a keen eye to organizing the space upon arrival and before leave at the end of the day.





Greeting incoming media members and directing them to the correct information/individual. This will include tracking press check-in and providing badge credentials, as needed.





Assisting team with office duties (printing, stapling, organizing written materials, etc.) as well as any office related local errands.





Readying materials on the computer including tip sheets, post-event photo recaps, media alerts, etc.





Assisting with clip searching and formatting clip recap emails for any media hits that run during the Festival. Direction for this process will be outlined by the team on-site.





Helping with red carpet planning, such as printing placards, organizing the red carpet order, sending out red carpet confirmation emails, drafting post-event tip sheets.





Assisting with red carpets and in-person photo events, which include setting up the carpet and placards, escorting talent, and wrapping the carpet.





Desired characteristics:




Self-motivated individual who is able to be productive and results-driven. Willing to learn new skills and asks questions about processes that they do not understand.



Above-average verbal and written communication skills. This is a fun, public-facing internship with lots of face time with Festival staff, attending filmmakers, and members of the media.



Organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously.



Strong computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.



Knowledge of the PR industry and/or previous PR experience is a plus.






Desire to work in the entertainment industry with a love for film is a plus.





It is preferred that applicants are located in Palm Springs (or similar Coachella Valley city) with access to their own vehicle for transportation.