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Spring 2015 Internships with Fiege Films

FIEGE FILMS

Internship Postings

Spring 2015

1.     Documentary Film Distribution and Marketing Internship

2.     Documentary Film Production Internship

3.    Documentary Film Social Media and Web Internship

 NOTE: Feel free to apply for one or more of the internship positions.

 1. Documentary Film Distribution and Marketing Internship

 Description:

 Throughout the semester, Fiege Films will be preparing festival submissions and beginning outreach and other activities related to theatrical and digital releases of our feature documentary Above All Else. To learn more about the film and see a trailer, check out our website at aboveallelsefilm.com. Interns will work closely with the producers to assist in the development and realization of the film’s distribution, including working with partner organizations, scheduling screenings, and producing marketing material. Duties may include conducting research on festivals and venues, drafting press releases and other marketing material, and planning and placing announcements, videos, and images on social media platforms.

 We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

 John Fiege is an Austin-based filmmaker who has also been a lecturer in the film school at the University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about him and Fiege Films at fiegefilms.com.

 Requirements:  Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with Office software, web and social media platforms, and marketing concepts. An interest in environmental and social justice issues. Experience with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro is a plus.

  2. Documentary Production Internship

 Description: Fiege Films seeks interns to assist with development and production of documentary film projects. We have several Texas-based social justice documentary projects in development as well as a feature documentary,Above All Else, which recently premiered at SXSW and is starting its distribution life cycle. Interns may assist with research and writing tasks relevant to development and distribution, assist with grant research and preparation, as well as opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on both documentary and commercial shoots through summer. To learn more Fiege Films, visit fiegefilms.com. To learn more about Above All Else and see a trailer, check out the film’s website at aboveallelsefilm.com.

In the past, Fiege Films interns have had opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on commercial shoots. We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

 John Fiege is an Austin-based filmmaker who has also been a lecturer in the film school at the University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about him and Fiege Films at fiegefilms.com.

Requirements:  Proficiency in editing with Final Cut Pro, strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in film production, and interest in environmental and social justice issues. Web experience is a plus.

3. Documentary Film Social Media and Web Internship

 Description:  Fiege Films seeks interns to assist with social media and marketing outreach for the company and our documentary film projects. Our current project explores the story of a direct action campaign waged in East Texas to stop construction of the Keystone XL pipeline—a journey that starts with one man’s determination to keep his family safe and leads to questions about climate change and civic participation. To learn more about the film and see a trailer, check out our website at aboveallelsefilm.com. The company has other projects in various stages of production.

 Throughout the spring, Fiege Films will seek to increase its reach on social media and Web platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and its own website. Interns will work closely with the production team to write and edit posts, create media to share online, interact with environmentalist leaders online, and design visual content for the Web. Interns will also work as a team, providing a chance to get to know your peers.

In the past, Fiege Films interns have had opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on commercial shoots. We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

Requirements:  Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Photoshop and/or Illustrator or InDesign. Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in graphic design, photo editing and film production. Experience in Web design and coding a plus.

Location: Austin, TX

Dates: January 20, 2015 – May 8, 2015 (UT Spring Session, although dates are flexible)

Hours per week: 10 hrs/week or more

How to Apply: Please send a résumé, cover letter and contact information for two references to chris@fiegefilms.comby Monday, November 17, 2014. Use the following format for the subject heading: Documentary Intern_LastName

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Spring 2015 Internships with the Colorado River Alliance

The Colorado River Alliance cordially invites students to apply for spring 2015 Environmental Education Internships!  These are powerful professional development experiences for those who wish to become highly trained environmental educators, stewardship event managers, and well-rounded STEM professionals.

The Colorado River Alliance (the Alliance) is a nonprofit organization established in 1994 to support natural science education and environmental stewardship programs. The Alliance organizes education and community projects, which protect our natural environment along the Texas Colorado River.

Environmental Education Interns are responsible for:

  • Assisting with the development of STEM educational programs for grades 3-5.
  • Effectively communicating water science curriculum.
  • Managing various science-based outreach programs including environmental restoration projects, clean- ups & organic gardening.
  • Data management and analysis including: data warehousing, statistics & reports.*Internships have customizable components to fit specific interests, goals & needs of the intern.

Internships are unpaid but are available for academic credit. Interns are expected to perform duties at our office in Austin. The Alliance is a small organization, so interns take on significant roles and responsibilities that are impressive on a resume.
Interns needed Tuesday through Friday during regular business hours for 15+ hours per week.

To apply for a 2014 internship with the Alliance, please send a completed intern application available at www.coloradoriver.org along with resume and letter of interest to geoff@coloradoriver.org. Applications also accepted via email or in-person.

All internships will begin at the start of each semester.

For more information please email Geoff Hensgen at the address above, or call (512) 498-1587.

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Spring Internships with Children’s Defense Fund

CDF Description:

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for more than 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation. Supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations, CDF advocates nationwide on behalf of children to ensure children are always a priority. CDF-TX has offices in Houston, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley.

Job Description:

CDF is currently hiring policy interns based for the Austin office, who will provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and other Department projects.

Generally 15 hrs/wk during the school year. Candidates may apply for Fall, Spring, Summer, or Full-Year internship.

The CDF Houston office is also currently hiring interns for the Communications, Development, and Outreach departments.

Qualifications:

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer advocate outreach and recruitment
  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDFʼs social media platforms
  • Evenings and occasional weekend activity is required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDFʼs mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

How to apply

To apply, candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications and a resume to: cdftexas@childrensdefense.org andlguerracardus@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Start date

January 10, 2015
End date
May 10, 2015
Application deadline
December 31, 2014