Paid Intern - Marketing

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

The Marketing Department of the lauded and long running independent film distributor Magnolia Pictures is seeking an intern (up to 40h/week, Mon-Fri) to help support our team and bolster the brand's presence on social media. Position begins September 3, 2024 and ends approximately March 3, 2025 (subject to mutual agreement).

As a Marketing Intern, you will work under the Director of Marketing and Marketing Manager to support social campaigns for all of Magnolia's upcoming theatrical releases, as well as our deep catalog of over 500 films. By identifying opportunities for activation and engaging directly with our community online, you will play a meaningful role in bolstering our presence across platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, and Letterboxd.

This seasonal paid internship gives qualified candidates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all facets of a fast-paced, cutting-edge marketing department of an established independent film distributor.

RESPONSIBILITIES (other tasks may be assigned)
• Utilize knowledge of the social media and internet landscape to identify emerging trends and ideate weekly engagement opportunities
• Create static assets including banners, thumbnails, invites, endcards, and more
• Monitor mentions, comments, and DMs across platforms, and interact with various accounts and creators while maintaining brand voice
• Conduct research on relevant topics for upcoming titles, such as talent, influencers, key dates, new products or features, and related films
• Maintain calendar of cultural moments and recommend ideas for brand visibility
• Track social metrics and compile reports on a weekly basis
• Provide staffing support at events including premieres, Q&As, and screenings
• Participate in weekly staff calls, filmmaker calls, and publicity calls to become familiar with the full scope of a theatrical marketing and publicity campaign

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Finger on the pulse of trends across social with a genuine passion for internet culture
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and an eye for design, with a portfolio of work to demonstrate (Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro video editing is a plus)
• Experience managing social accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, and/or YouTube
• Strong sense of organization and excellent communication skills
• Based in New York with the ability to work on a hybrid schedule (in office Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Ability to work occasional events on nights and/or weekends
• Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite

HOURS
Hybrid; 5 days a week for a commitment of 4 months minimum. Required to be in office Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays remote (subject to change).
Hours are 11:00AM- 6:30PM with a half-hour lunch.

ABOUT MAGNOLIA PICTURES
Magnolia Pictures is an industry leader in innovative, strategically tailored distribution plans across all genres of narrative and documentary films. As the longest running independently owned US distributor, Magnolia has spent 22 years serving as the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, boasting a library of over 500 titles. Notable releases include: James Marsh's Oscar-winner MAN ON WIRE, Gabriela Cowperthwaite's BLACKFISH, Ruben Östlund's FORCE MAJEURE and Palme d'Or winner THE SQUARE, David Gelb's JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, Tomas Alfredson's LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, Lars von Trier's MELANCHOLIA, Lauren Greenfield's QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Crystal Moselle's WOLFPACK, Sean Baker's TANGERINE, Raoul Peck's Oscar-nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, Hirokazu Koreeda's Oscar-nominated and Palme d'Or-winner SHOPLIFTERS, Sabaah Folayan + - Damon Davis' WHOSE STREETS, Julie Cohen + Betsy West's Oscar-nominated RBG, Dawn Porter's JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE, and Alexander Nanau's Oscar-nominated COLLECTIVE. This year's releases include Paul Schrader's MASTER GARDENER, Lisa Cortés' LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING, the Sundance award winning KOKOMO CITY by D. Smith; Sam Pollard's documentary THE LEAGUE, and horror film DELIVER US from Cru Ennis and Lee Roy Kunz.?