Acquisitions and Outreach Intern

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 

Participating in weekly check-in meetings with the organization’s other interns and staff regarding their work, as well as movie screenings and discussions 

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 

Desired Skills: 

Experience with outreach software (though not required) 

Internet research skills 

Excellent writing skills, with emphasis on email communication 

Interest in documentary film 

Strong writing and critical thinking skills