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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 and other Film Society presentations.
Responsibilities
Maintaining publicity files, including copying and filing articles,
correspondence and information related to films and press; maintaining
video library including labeling, logging tapes in and checking
them out; telephoning press to establish and maintain contact; entering
data (mailing lists, updates) into computer; preparing and mailing
press releases and press kits; generating correspondences; labeling
and filing publicity materials; preparing press clippings; and miscellaneous
projects.
Skills
We need flexible, energetic,
detail-oriented team players with good organizational skills. Macintosh
experience helpful, especially in FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Entourage,
Microsoft Word and image scanning. Good writing and telephone skills
essential. Knowledge of languages other than English is a plus.
Hours
Minimum of 10 hours (preferably
two days) a week for a minimum of 16 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 publicizing films.
Deadline
Ongoing
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter to:
Hilary Hart
Director of Publicity
San Francisco Film Society
39 Mesa Street, Suite 110
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129
publicity@sffs.org
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