IFP, the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit for independent filmmakers, is looking for an intern to work on our newest programming initiative – IFP @ reRun.

Beginning in November 2012, IFP and Filmmaker Magazine will curate and mentor feature films to play at Dumbo, Brooklyn’s reRun Theater (147 Front St.). This program will allow for filmmakers in the process of self-distribution to garner a much-coveted week-long theatrical run in New York City.

Responsibilities include:

*Assisting IFP’s programming staff with project tracking, application review, and press outreach.

*Assisting at screenings throughout the week.

*Assisting in social media, as well as digital and physical marketing efforts.

*Support of other peripheral IFP programs, potentially including our digital media team.

The internship will run 4 months between December 2012 and March 2013.

Qualifications:

- We’re looking for someone who LOVES independent film and would like to get a firsthand look at the theatrical distribution model here in New York.

- We would only consider those who can commit 2-3 days a week with scheduled shifts between 2pm and 10pm.

- This would be an ideal position for someone who would like to gain knowledge about the independent film community in New York, and is interested in the fields of programming, distribution, publicity, marketing, and film criticism.

This is an unpaid position, but college credit, IFP Membership and other benefits are available.

For More information, visit: http://www.ifp.org/jobs/job.php

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Justin Ferrato, Digital Media Coordinator, jferrato@ipf.org

Digital Media Internship

We’re looking for an intern to be an integral part of the IFP digital communications team, working on all aspects of digital communications including:

- Writing and developing content for our social media channels including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

- Working extensively on our YouTube channel to organize videos, manage release dates and promote through our other social media feeds

- Data entry for upcoming videos, scheduled tweets, scheduled posts etc.

- Research for potential outreach partners in the YouTube community and wider social community

- Light video editing including adding bumpers/annotations at the end of YouTube videos

- Opportunity for do camera and editing work for upcoming IFP original video content

- Possibly assisting in physically attending our reRun theater to track admission sales·

The internship will run 2-4 months between December 2012 and March 2013.

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate would be:

- Savvy in the social media space or have a vested interest in improving their working knowledge of growing and engaging online audiences.

- An aspiring filmmaker with a passion for both film and the filmmaking community.

- Someone who can dedicate 2-3 days a week to be in the office, with a chance of receiving a 2pm-10pm shift on occasion.

- Either in school or someone who just finished school.

IFP has been a launch pad for many successful films and industry professionals, and there is room for growth in many intern positions.

This is an unpaid position, but college credit, IFP Membership and other benefits are available.

For More information, visit: http://www.ifp.org/jobs/job.php.

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Justin Ferrato, Digital Media Coordinator, jferrato@ifp.org