Film Festival Marketing Intern - Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated college intern to join our Marketing & Communications team at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn about arts administration, publication design, and festival marketing. The intern will work on our annual festival program publication and promotional campaigns, gain practical skills in graphic design and content coordination, and collaborate with professionals in a creative, mission-driven environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and production of our comprehensive 44-page festival program, including film synopses, filmmaker bios, screening schedules, sponsor recognition, and venue information  
• Create promotional materials including posters, social media graphics, email headers, digital ads, and print collateral  
• Coordinate content collection from multiple departments and ensure consistency throughout all publications  
• Manage digital asset library including film stills, filmmaker headshots, sponsor logos, and promotional materials  
• Support the marketing team with daily operations and campaign implementation  
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas to ongoing promotional projects  
• Collaborate with programming, development, and operations teams on various festival initiatives  
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events as scheduled 

Qualifications: 

Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Arts Management, or related field  

• Strong interest in documentary film, arts administration, and publication design  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or similar design software  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines  
• Creative problem-solving skills