The inaugural Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Wall of Fame film festival is looking to offer two 12-week voluntary internship to a film enthusiast who would like to learn how to become a film curator or a film writer / blogger for independent and ethical films. Benefits upon completion of the task.
- Communication Intern
Tasks:
- Check email and send 1-line replies (as needed) – once a week
- Research, communicate, and find a venue for the annual screening
2. Social Media Intern
Tasks:
- Share the event in 5 filmmaking and 5 activist groups – once a month
- Create compelling social media contest based on prize / giveaways – once a month
Skills:
- BA / College diploma in film studies, entertainment journalism or a related field
- Copywriting
- Microsoft Word & social media
- Awareness of human rights, animal ethics, and plant-based environmental sustainability
- Must be prompt in following guidance and reporting supervisors
- Media relations (preferred but not mandatory)
Benefits:
Upon completion, successful interns will learn and receive long-term opportunities to:
- Receive a Stage 32 (partnered with Netflix) film training webinar
- Develop film criticism / reviews
- Become a film curator
- Media training
- Connect and be a part of the CMCS & film network with over 4000+ members
- Stipend for 12-week media position in Summer / Fall 2022 – budge to be determined upon successful and effective marketing outreach during internship
Send expressions of interest along with CV to CMCS director Dr Samita Nandy at info@cmc-centre.com by January 31, 2022.
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