Communications Intern

Chicken & Egg Films•Brooklyn, NY

10d•$18 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

Chicken & Egg Films seeks a Communications Intern to help the organization express its voice and communicate effectively to its community of filmmakers, partners, supporters, and beyond. The intern will be supervised by the Communications Manager. Chicken & Egg Films is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that champions women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers around the globe with funding, mentorship, and access so they can tell stories that ignite change. We see a world transformed because the stories and storytellers we uplift inspire empathy, learning, and action. Please note: Chicken & Egg Films is not a production company. This is a dedicated communications role that is not structured as a pathway into documentary program work.

Requirements

Interest in and experience with nonprofit social change communications
Strong copywriting skills
Social media savvy
Proven ability to work proactively and independently and meet deadlines
Approach to work that is organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrates follow-through
Proficiency in basic technology and office productivity tools (Google Suite, Asana, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cinema and passion for the documentary form
Basic graphic design skills; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Suite

Responsibilities

Draft and post social media content
Support press release drafting
Create social media assets via Canva and/or Adobe Suite
Proofread and fact-check digital and print materials
Track documentary film news across social media, major outlets, etc.
Monitor Google alerts and review festival lineups
Contribute ideas to the editorial calendar
Support project management in Asana and Google Drive
Coordinate filmmaker information intake process
Build out newsletter in Emma email marketing platform
Build and update web pages
Provide other administrative support in service of the Communications department.