Marketing Intern WINTER 2024
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Now celebrating a 48-year history, the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is one of the oldest and largest organizations dedicated to the promotion and education of film in the United States. ATLFS aims to unite the Atlanta community by serving artists in creative growth and inspiring audiences through the power of the moving image. Enriching the community through screenings, classes, workshops, and other events year-round, the chief operation of ATLFS is the Atlanta Film Festival. One of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country, the Atlanta Film Festival showcases over 200 films annually to over 28,000 attendees across a ten-day event each spring. Each year, the Atlanta Film Festival receives nearly 10,000 submissions from 120 countries across the globe.
Our Marketing Department is crucial in expanding our reach to the community, by utilizing various channels to promote awareness: web, social media, and email campaigns. As the Marketing Intern, you will be involved in the research, creation, and execution of marketing campaigns; which includes, (but is not limited to) SEO (Search Engine Optimization), PPC (Paid Per Click), social media, email, public relations, outreach, and more! Interns will have a direct influence on the overall voice of our company. Thus, we require only serious and professional candidates to apply, as you will be a direct representation of our organization and brand. The schedule is flexible & remote, but interns are expected to work 10 hours a week with twice video check-ins. Attendance for some weekend events may be required. Upon completion, students will gain hands-on experience of the techniques needed to increase reach, engagement, and conversion. Additionally, students will gain greater insight as to how their role helps play into the overall marketing plan for an organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Marketing Director in marketing efforts across social media platforms.
• Work with Marketing Director and other departments to deliver the brand message.
• Analyze performance metrics to increase the productivity of posts.
• Imagine and create web post that nurtures community interaction and conversation.
• Research and tracking of current trends.
• Preparation of email newsletters
• Maintenance of Google Ads campaigns
• Execution of email campaigns
• Preparation of social media posts
• Maintain, update, and disseminate documentation and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university.
• Must receive college credit for the internship.
• Must be seeking a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Arts Management, Public Service, or similar.
• At a minimum, must be in junior year and above, or at the graduate level.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours a week.
• Must be available to meet twice a week.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience and/or a desire to work in a high-energy group setting, and a drive to do what it takes to get the job done well.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious, and provides follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills required including proficiency with Word and Excel; data entry experience.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills are a must.
• Positive, self-motivated, and quick learning performer highly valued.
• This position requires confidentiality, and a sense of humor is a must
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience with social media preferred, (but not required).
• Interest in entertainment or media arts preferred, (but not required).
To apply, please visit the below link:
http://www.atlantafilmsociety.org/internship