Working under the supervision of the Director of Publicity, learn how the Film Society’s Publicity Department operates by assisting in, preparing for and executing publicity campaigns for the San Francisco International Film Festival, the San Francisco Film Society | New People Cinema, and other programs.

Responsibilities
Conducting research into special interest media outlets; contacting press to establish and maintain contact; gathering and organizing materials for film programs such as photos, press kits, and synopses; providing press materials to media contacts and facilitating interviews; maintaining video library including copying, labeling DVDs and checking them out to press; entering and updating data (mailing lists, contact info, etc.) into electronic databases and other computer-based systems; preparing press clipping reports and assisting with ongoing clippings archive project; preparing press releases and press kits; generating correspondences; onsite event support at festival venues, including screenings, receptions and special events; and miscellaneous projects.

Skills
We need flexible, energetic, detail-oriented, team players with good organizational skills and a passion for cinema. Macintosh experience helpful, especially FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Google apps, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and image scanning. Good writing and telephone skills essential. Knowledge of second language is a plus.

Hours
Minimum of 10 hours (preferably two days) a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Benefits
No salary. Opportunity to attend press and preview screenings; college credit; terrific exposure to the workings of a top-ranked film festival; and hands-on experience working with filmmakers and publicizing films.

Deadline
Ongoing

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter to:

Bill Proctor
Publicity Manager
San Francisco Film Society
bproctor@sffs.org

39 Mesa Street, Suite 110
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129