52 TUESDAYS - AUSTRALIAN THEATRICAL RELEASE CAMPAIGN - INTERN WANTED

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

WHAT WE WANT

Closer Productions, leading Adelaide-based production company and makers of such recent feature documentaries as Life in Movement and Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure, is looking for a skilled Media & Communications Intern to work on the Australian theatrical release campaign of its acclaimed feature drama “52 Tuesdays”.

You will take the lead from the SA-based team of the film’s producers and the Social Media Consultant and be responsible for:

TASKS

- Develop and follow a schedule of social media engagement

- Copywriting

- Social media content management and creation

- Community interaction and moderation

- Market research

- Social media user acquisition

- Some outreach to grassroots organisations

- Assisting with booking of partnership and WOM/ preview screenings

- Liaising with film’s publicist and distributors regarding strategy, content and scheduling

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn what’s required in a nation-wide release of an Australian feature film.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

- A passion for connecting with and growing online audiences and communities 

- Knowledge or experience in social media marketing

- Flexibility with days to follow a daily/ weekly schedule for posting of online content

- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator for content reversioning

- Some experience with video editing software desirable but not essential

- Sensitivity to diverse sexualities and genders 

- Experience using Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter 

- Excellent attention to detail 

- Excellent copywriting skills

- Must have your own laptop

WHAT YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU DID

- A knowledge of the independent film landscape in Australia

- Some experience with video editing software

- Experience with digital advertising 

WHEN

This is an unpaid internship for the duration of the campaign, from March 17 - May 16. This is a 9 week commitment, Monday to Friday, but only required for a couple of hours a day. Therefore, schedule is flexible but reliant on being responsive to campaign demands.

WHERE

Work can be done remotely from anywhere in Australia but Adelaide-based will be preferred.

TO APPLY

Send an email to us at 52tuesdays@closerproductions.com.au with your resume plus a cover letter about why you’d be good for the campaign by COB Tuesday 11th March.

For more information about 52 Tuesdays, go to: http://my52tuesdays.com/