CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

Content Management & Marketing Intern

Background | Details | Eligibility

Background

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is dedicated to educating audiences and empowering talented filmmakers to tell their stories.  

The Festival is a five-day celebration of the art of documentary film, at venues in and around the century village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This inspiring event draws audiences from all over Northeast Ohio, the US, and the world to experience documentary films and the compelling art and culture they highlight.


 

Details

INTERNS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.

Overview

Chagrin Documentary Film Festival—Summer 2025

Join Northeast Ohio's premier documentary film festival and gain hands-on experience in arts marketing and festival operations! As our Content Management & Marketing Intern, you'll help share powerful documentary stories with our community while developing professional skills in digital marketing and arts administration.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in festival operations, mentorship from industry professionals, and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio while contributing to a dynamic arts organization.

Responsibilities

The Content Management and Marketing Intern will:

  • Create engaging content for social media, website, and email newsletters

  • Manage digital assets including film materials and promotional content

  • Support marketing campaigns and track engagement metrics

  • Assist with festival promotion and audience development initiatives

  • Develop filmmaker spotlights and program highlights

Content Management & Marketing Intern

Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications

  • Current college student studying Marketing, Communications, Film, Arts Management, or related field

  • Strong writing and editing abilities

  • Experience with social media platforms and basic digital tools

  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Compensation

  • $20.00 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 16 – August 18

  • Total Weeks: 9 weeks

  • Work Hours per Week: 28 

  • Total Hours: 252

  • Workdays: 4 days per week: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

  • Location: Chagrin Falls, OH

PROGRAM DAY:

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

  • These hours are separate from the internship hours.


 

Eligibility

To be eligible for Arts Intern 2025, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and:

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time rising junior (a current sophomore)
    – or –

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time junior – or –

  • Currently enrolled as a full-time senior graduating by fall 2025.

Reside or attend college/university within Cuyahoga County.

You must have a Student Aid Index up to $6,250.