Internships/Communications
Communications/Public Relations Internship
(September - August)
Interns should be Macintosh/PC
computer literate, have excellent writing and communication
skills and be very flexible with a sense of humor. Weekend
meetings may be required.
Responsibilities
• Public relations: help create and implement
marketing and communications plan, develop promotional
opportunities for events, write and distribute press
releases, assist with sponsorship solicitation and promotion,
and assist with tracking and completing assignments
and deadlines
• Communications: write, research, and prepare
monthly eNewsletter
• Copy: assist with copy for brochures, website,
and other promotional materials
• Coordinate and track deadlines for all communications,
including coordinating with graphic designers on content
and deadlines for all program and event related emails
and collateral
Qualifications
• Must be organized and able to multi-task and
work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- must be able to interact with a wide range of people
from the arts/cultural, business, civic, academic, and
public relations communities in an articulate and professional
manner
• Must be responsible and on-time
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required,
some website management experience preferred
• Some graphic design experience and/or familiarity
with Quark, InDesign, or Adobe Photoshop recommended
Hours: Flexible. Twelve to fifteen hours per week.
Semester or for a full year, though full year is preferred.
Background on the Festival
The Rhode Island International Film Festival™,
takes place August 5-10, 2008. Screening more than 275
films and videos over six days, the Festival is an visual
and auditory feast for film enthusiasts and moviegoers
alike. The largest and one of the fastest growing film
festivals in the region, RIIFF 12 will be hosted in
the historic city of Providence and select films screened
throughout the state of Rhode Island at festival partner
locations.
The Rhode Island International Film Festival™
(a production of the non-profit Flickers Arts Collaborative)
presents year-round programming that celebrates the
culture and art of the moving image through filmmaking
and film-going experiences. Its mission is to showcase
work of exceptional merit and diversity that inform,
educate and entertain. In addition to the annual August
International Film Festival, the RIIFF is active with
educational film programs including KidsEye™,
ScriptBiz™, Take 1-2-3: Filmmaking with the Pros™,
and RIIFF in the Schools. RIIFF's Cinema RI™ Group
hosts special series such as "First Look,"
and screenings throughout the year for its membership
and the general public. Additionally, RIIFF presents
sidebar cinematic showcases including the Rhode Island
International Horror Film Festival, the Providence Gay
& Lesbian Film Festival, the Roving Eye Documentary
Film Festival, and Vortex Sci Fi & Fantasy Film
Festival.
For more information please call our Main Office number
at 401.861.4445.
Or, download the internship
form, fill it in, and then mail it to us at the
address below.
Demetria Carr, Managing Director
RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
268 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401/861-4445; Fax: 401/490-6735
e-mail:
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