Marketing & Communications Intern

About the Role

The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support the organization’s marketing and communications initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in arts and entertainment marketing, digital communications, social media strategy, content creation, and audience engagement. The internship will run from Fall 2026 – Spring 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and relevant conversations to identify opportunities for audience engagement and growth
• Assist with website updates, social media copy, and other marketing communications
• Conduct research on various subjects including influencers, promotional partners, etc.
• Provide general administrative and organizational support, including maintaining spreadsheets, updating databases, compiling information, and assisting with day-to-day marketing needs
• Capture photo/video content at screenings to be shared across multiple platforms
• Create videos for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok
• Support with social media kits, press kits, and other materials as needed
• Coordinate with internal team members and external collaborators to gather materials, track deliverables, and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Provide design support in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Interest in film, marketing, communications, and social media
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
• Basic photo and video editing skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital trends
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Cultural awareness, literacy of the contemporary media landscape
• A passion for expanding equity in and access to meaningful programming for all audiences, especially those with limited resources

Interns are scheduled during regular business hours, Monday–Friday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Interns are occasionally asked to assist at NYICFF-hosted special events and screenings on evenings or weekends.

This internship is not paid but may be applied toward school credit.

Commitment of 8-12 hours/week is requested.

Qualifications

• A passion for film
• A strong understanding of social media and video trends
• Excited to help connect audiences (especially kids and families) with meaningful cinematic experiences.

If you meet roughly 70% of the criteria above, please apply.