Paid Intern - Film & TV Submissions

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

(I) Film & TV Submissions Intern

Job Purpose

The SXSW Film & TV Department is seeking an individual who is eager to learn more about the submission process at a Film and TV Festival. This internship will provide a broad, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of internal operations, with a primary focus on Festival Submissions. It will require interfacing with those who submit to the SXSW Film & TV Festival, so excellent communication skills are necessary.

What you will learn:
• The ins and outs of internal operations at a major Film & TV Festival

• How to interact with SXSW Film & TV Festival applicants

• How to troubleshoot various filmmaker and submission-related issues

• How to use FileMaker Pro to become familiar with the submissions

• How to use organizational software like AirTable and ClickUp

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Field broken link requests from our Screeners and contact Filmmakers/Main Contacts to update link info in the FileMaker database. Relaying updated information to our Screeners and following up with the Filmmakers/Main Contacts.

• Assist Film & TV Submissions & Programming Coordinator with tracking extension requests and sending coupons for extension submissions.

• Assist Film & TV Submissions & Programming Coordinator in external email correspondence.

• Assist Senior Film & TV Festival Programming Manager with updating the Filmmaker materials.

• Provide the Film & TV Team with internal operations support.

Qualifications & Skills:
To be eligible for an SXSW internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional work ethic with the ability to both multitask and work independently

• They are eager to dive in and help when they can

• Be able to take the initiative when needed

• Have a good attitude, time management skills, and a sense of professionalism.

• Works well in a team setting

• Adapt while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and proper phone and email etiquette

• Possessing a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Gmail, Google Calendar/Docs, and Mac computers is a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally, as needed.

• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

• May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location, Schedule & Pay
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A time commitment of 12-16 hours a week is required. This position may also receive preferential consideration for future SXSW hiring opportunities. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.