SOCIAL MEDIA 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.

Expand the descriptions below to see current internship opportunities.

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

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN



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