Cine Las Americas seeks Spring 2014 Communications Intern.
About Cine Las Americas
Cine Las Americas is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of Latino, Iberoamerican and American indigenous film in Austin, Texas. The 17th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival will take place April 22-27, 2014.
Communications Intern Job description
Cine Las Americas seeks a part-time Communications Intern. This person will be responsible for assisting in the effective communication strategy of the organization’s programs, including the annual film festival, and year-round programs and initiatives to the general public, members, and the media.
Responsibilities include
• Collaborate in generating online content (website, Constant Contact e-newsletter, social media) that engages audiences and leads to measurable results.
• Identify potential outreach groups and audiences. Maintain an outreach database to track communication.
• Assist in the development, production, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic material, including but not limited to year-round program printed schedule, e-newsletters, fliers, posters, post-cards, printed and electronic ads.
• Copy editing promotional communications, including but not limited to year-round program materials, promotional materials, letters, press releases, reports, proposals, etc.
• Collaborate in webpage maintenance, and ensure that new and consistent information is posted regularly across platforms, including but not limited to article links, stories, and events.
• Track and measure the level of engagement within networks over time.
• Submit event listings for community calendars and event publications.
Job qualifications
Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial with a strong desire to learn. Highly collaborative style. Willingness to take initiative and experience the leadership role of a Communications Intern within a nonprofit entity. Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Ability to transform content into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels. High energy and maturity. Skills in working with Mac based IT systems, GoogleDrive and Microsoft Office. Additional experience in FilemakerPro, Adobe Creative Suite and Joomla is a plus.
Availability
Applicants must be available for 10 to 15 hours per week, which includes time in the office and on location at special events. Applicants must be willing to work on a regular schedule during the week, and then after hours and on weekends as needed to assist with special events. Must be available additional hours from April 1 to 27, including evenings and weekend days.
Term of Internship
January 15, 2013, through May 15 2014. This is a non-paid, part-time, internship position. University or College Internship Credit may be earned with appropriate oversight and in accordance with the institution’s degree plans.
To apply
Email cover letter and resume to Eugenio del Bosque, Executive Director at cine (at) cinelasamericas.org. Make sure to include “Communications Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applications are due by 1/3/14.