General Marketing Intern

The Bleecker Street General Marketing Intern will gain exposure to all aspects of marketing for film at a fast-paced, creatively dynamic studio marketing department. The General Marketing Intern will work with both Social Media and Exhibition teams--respectively responsible for creative advertising, traditional media buying/planning, social media, digital outreach, promotional tie-ins, research, and company branding initiatives; and development and execution of in-theater marketing initiatives.

This internship is tailored for students with a desire to learn about both organic and paid social media, community management, and curating digital marketing content to reach audiences of multiple demographics. As well as domestic advertising and in-theater marketing, their function in the studio system and reaching audiences of multiple demographics. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Learning how to manage social accounts throughout a film’s campaign, helping to oversee social media postings on all Bleecker Street platforms and research of competitive creative performance. 
• Tracking and researching social campaigns and projects.
• Managing outreach projects to research the in-theater landscape for potential opportunities.
• Request or verify placement of materials and develop relationships with independently owned theaters to pitch and execute marketing strategies. 
• Work with vendors to oversee material distribution and assist with departmental tracking and reporting documents. 
• Track digital and social support and collect data across the exhibitor channels. 
• Research and survey the in-theater landscape for potential opportunities, participate in brainstorms, and play an integral role in execution by managing theater outreach projects and developing relationships with theater personnel. 
• Assist with the administrative responsibilities of the department.

Qualifications:

Bleecker Street interns must make a 90-day commitment and must be authorized to work in the U.S. They must commit to at least two full days per week (Monday, Wednesday or Thursday) and be enrolled at an accredited college or university, working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Interns must be at least 18 years of age and be a standing sophomore or above. Candidates should possess advanced Mac computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and Internet research, preferably also with experience in Adobe Suite or Avid. Intern Candidates should show initiative and be open to learning. They must have in place a reliable way to commute to and from the office, work well in a professional office environment, and – last but not least – have a passion for movies.

Requirements:

Those interested should submit a cover letter and a resume with their work/volunteer experience, school affiliation, area(s) of study and contact information to: Internships@BleeckerStreetMedia.com with the subject: General Marketing Internship

About:

Bleecker Street is an independently financed studio based in New York City that was founded in August 2014 by Andrew Karpen. Bleecker has released more than 60 films and has established itself as a trusted label and champion of original and filmmaker-driven cinema, curating an impressive and lauded slate that extends across all genres. Its releases have included films from auteurs like Steven Soderbergh (Logan Lucky, Unsane) and Debra Granik (Leave No Trace); Oscar-nominated films including Captain Fantastic and Trumbo; and works by brilliant new voices in cinema like Academy Award-winner Guy Nattiv (2024 Oscar®-nominee Golda), Kitty Green (The Assistant), Fran Kranz (Spirit Award-winner for Mass), and Laurel Parmet (Spirit Award-nominee this year for The Starling Girl).

Bleecker turns 10 years old this year, and with that milestone comes its most robust, diverse and highly-anticipated slate ever. In addition to the recently released space thriller I.S.S. and independent Stone Age horror film Out of Darkness, upcoming titles include: David and Nathan Zellner’s Sasquatch Sunset, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival; Treasure from filmmaker Julia von Heinz, starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival; One Life starring Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, opening March 15; the family dramedy Ezra, directed by Tony Goldwyn, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert De Niro; Rumours from Guy Maddin, featuring an ensemble cast including Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander; comedy The Fabulous Four from acclaimed filmmaker Jocelyn Moorhouse, starring Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, Susan Sarandon, and Sheryl Lee Ralph; The Return, based on Homer’s ancient classic “The Odyssey'' and directed by Academy Award-nominee Uberto Pasolini, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; and the next film from legendary auteur Mike Leigh, which Bleecker backed early on and is in post-production.