Paid Intern - Global Sales
MAGNIFY
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Paid Internship
Full Time Paid Internship
MAGNIFY, the newly rebranded international sales branch of Magnolia Pictures, is seeking a seasonal intern (up to 40h/week, Mon-Fri) for the Spring semester to help support our busy sales team and prepare for major international markets.
The position is 6 months beginning January 13, 2025, and ends July 11, 2025. This paid internship allows qualified candidates to gain hands-on experience in all facets of a fast-paced, cutting-edge international film sales company.
RESPONSIBILITIES (other tasks may be assigned):
• Assists with scheduling meetings for the Sales Team using Outlook/Mail/Zoom (working with Assistant) and compiles latest info on confirmed meeting partners (buyers and festivals) to ensure the Sales Team is fully up to date.
• Send preview screening links to clients when requested.
• Assists with targeted research into new international festivals, potential distribution/broadcast clients, and release information or film comps when needed.
• Support Sales Assistant with the creation of marketing materials for major film markets including Venice, TIFF, Cannes and EFM, among others.
• Prepare Mailchimp promotional newsletters, accurate distribution lists for promotional mailings and meeting reach outs.
• Assists with film submissions to festivals and delivery of materials.
• Supports work-in-progress/co-production markets prep for the Sales Team to scout new projects for acquisition.
• Sources information about potential new film projects/filmmakers for acquisition and keeps tracking info updated (Airtable)
• Monitors our general inquiries email account.
• Maintains a central contact database with screening activity via Airtable.
• Manages MAGNIFY's social media account.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong interest in the international sales aspect of the film business.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, motivated, professional.
• Proficient in PC / MAC (Word/Excel/Outlook); Zoom; Slack; Airtable; Google Drive/Docs etc. Bonus: experience with Canva, Photoshop or other popular design programs.
• Knowledge of foreign language or experience abroad at any level is a plus, but not required.
HOURS:
Hybrid; 5 days a week; ideal timeline is likely January 13, 2025 - July 11, 2025. Required to be in office Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Monday, Thursday and Friday remote (subject to change)
Hours are 10AM - 4:30PM less half-hour lunch
Hourly rate $16.5/hr
Salary/Benefits
$16.50 per hour
Additional Information
MAGNIFY is is the international sales arm of Magnolia Pictures overseeing a diverse catalog of more than 100 features from Magnolia Pictures and 2929 Productions. Over the years, MAGNIFY has worked on the international distribution of many groundbreaking documentaries including RBG, ASSASSINS, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, THE WOLFPACK, and IRIS; critically acclaimed narratives such as SWAN SONG, QUEEN OF GLORY, TANGERINE, LISTEN, MARS ONE; and genre films THE EYES OF MY MOTHER, MAYDAY, and THE WIND. Our most recent acquisitions include Sundance breakout LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING, Sundance & Berlinale winner KOKOMO CITY, SXSW selections CORA BORA and I USED TO BE FUNNY, Cannes Un Certain Regard selection THE DELINQUENTS, Venice Orrizonti selection HESITATION WOUND, Austrian satire VENI VIDI VICI that premiered in World Competition in Sundance Film Festival, Taiwanese fencing thriller PIERCE, Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER'S POINT, and Venice Orizzonti selection HAPPYEND.
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