Public Relations Intern

The Palm Springs International Film Society is accepting internship applications on a rolling basis and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks (or a minimum of 110 hours). Interns receive a $2,000 stipend at the completion of their internship. We are interested in applicants who want to learn more about the film industry, communications, event planning, and business management.

The Film Society offers a comprehensive program in which interns gain skills in their chosen field, learn the workings of a non-profit organization, and experience how a film festival operates from the inside. We are proud to host a new cohort of interns each season to learn about and contribute to the process of putting on two major international film festivals and another year-round programming.

The Palm Springs International Film Society is currently looking to fill internship positions for the upcoming Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.

Internship applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis, with evaluations generally taking place between October and January, and again in May and June. You can expect to receive updates on the progress of your application during these periods.

For more information contact us: Via email or call our main office at 760-322-2930

Public Relations Intern

Public Relations Intern for Scenario Communications

The Palm Springs International Film Society is seeking an intern with a strong interest in Public Relations, Film, and Entertainment. Applicants must be highly motivated, have a professional manner, a sharp attention to detail, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and collaborate with team members. Preferably, candidates should be a student or recent graduate in the Coachella Valley area.

This internship will include working daily in the press office and additional festival locations in the Coachella Valley (i.e., Annenberg Theater, Festival Theaters, Camelot Theater, Mary Pickford, among others) alongside our press relations team. This opportunity may also include remote hours ahead of the event, depending on their availability with school obligations.

Day-to-day activities include:

• Preparing the office for the day's tasks ahead, including keeping a keen eye to organizing the space upon arrival and before leave at the end of the day.

• Greeting incoming media members and directing them to the correct information/individual. This will include tracking press check-in and providing badge credentials, as needed.

• Assisting team with office duties (printing, stapling, organizing written materials, etc.) as well as any office related local errands.

• Readying materials on the computer including tip sheets, post-event photo recaps, media alerts, etc.

• Assisting with clip searching and formatting clip recap emails for any media hits that run during the Festival. Direction for this process will be outlined by the team on-site.

• Helping with red carpet planning, such as printing placards, organizing the red carpet order, sending out red carpet confirmation emails, drafting post-event tip sheets.

• Assisting with red carpets and in-person photo events, which include setting up the carpet and placards, escorting talent, and wrapping the carpet.

Desired characteristics:

• Self-motivated individual who is able to be productive and results-driven. Willing to learn new skills and asks questions about processes that they do not understand.

• Above-average verbal and written communication skills. This is a fun, public-facing internship with lots of face time with Festival staff, attending filmmakers, and members of the media.

• Organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

• Knowledge of the PR industry and/or previous PR experience is a plus.

• Desire to work in the entertainment industry with a love for film is a plus.

• It is preferred that applicants are located in Palm Springs (or similar Coachella Valley city) with access to their own vehicle for transportation.