DC Independent Film Festival: Digital Marketing Intern (Washington, D.C.)

OVERVIEW

Two interns will work alongside DCIFF Summer professional staff as part of the team to
produce and deliver successful programs in fiction filmmaking, animation and film
production for youth. The internships will focus on: live-streamed conversations and
workshops, learning tools development; documentation and sharing online via film
and photography, website content development, and event management. Interns will
work alongside the Program Manager and Executive Director to craft effective,
original and imaginative ways to run our programs and to present them online, in the
classroom and at our final screening events. We are a high energy organization
dedicated to impact, fun and working together to make sure the digital arts are
relevant, valuable and have a respected space as both artforms and economic engines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Training in filmmaking equipment, photography, and live-streaming tools

  • Collaborate with staff to understand program objectives and workflow

  • Assist in designing and implementing filmmaking and animation programs for youth

  • Develop educational tools and resources to enhance program delivery

  • Contribute to content creation for a youth-focused website, blog, and social media

  • Facilitate and document live-streamed workshops and discussions

  • Capture and edit short documentary content showcasing program activities

  • Support youth participants in hands-on filmmaking and animation projects

  • Assist in organizing a final project presentation event, including promotional materials

  • Compile and archive program footage, photography, and teaching materials

  • Participate in a DCIFF Intern Panel Discussion and showcase their work online

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Interest in filmmaking, animation, digital storytelling, or education

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Basic experience with photography, video recording, and social media

  • Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop (preferred)

  • Experience in live-streaming or event production (preferred)

  • Knowledge of youth engagement and teaching methodologies (preferred)

COMPENSATION

  • $22.50 per hour

INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.

  • Internship Period: June 5 – August 6

  • Total Weeks: 9 weeks

  • Work Hours per Week: 28

  • Total Hours: 252

  • Workdays: 4 days per week onsite (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)

  • Work hours will be 10:00-6:00

PROGRAM DAY:

  • On Wednesdays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.

  • These hours are separate from the internship hours.

To Apply for This Position:

If interested, please apply directly to the supervisor for this position - Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, Executive Director, DCIFF at
deirdre@dciff-indie.org. Please include a cover letter and your resume. Also, please be sure to copy artsinternBAI@studioinstitute.org in your application email.

Questions or Concerns?

Contact us at: artsinternBAI@studioinstitute.org