Start Date: May 05
Job Title: Communications Intern
Company: Toronto International Film Festival
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Toronto International Film Festival Group, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is accepting applications for the position of:
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
4 months, full-time
Reporting to the Communications Assistant, the Communications Intern position is an opportunity for a student or recent graduate to put into practice skills they have learned in their Public Relations education. We are interested in applicants who have a specific interest in media and communications.
Responsibilities include:
• Prepare and distribute daily clippings report in a timely fashion;
• Maintain accurate Press Office database records;
• Maintain and update all Press Office files;
• Respond to or redirect all media requests for information;
• Research, write, edit, and circulate Group press releases in a timely fashion;
• Assist in the coordination of Press Office events;
Contract Dates: May 5 to August 29, 2008
Requirements
Skills required:
• Post-secondary education in the field of Communications, Public Relations, and/or Film.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well individually and with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent phone manner.
• High computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred, e-mail and Internet).
• Understanding of the Group’s activities is a desired asset.
Additional Information
Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 references no later than Monday, April 14, 2008 by email (attached documents in RTF, MS Word, or PDF) to the attention of:
Tanya Koivusalo, Communications Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival Group
email: tkoivusalo@tiffg.ca
Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.
ABOUT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GROUP (TIFFG) INTERNSHIPS:
The internship program at TIFFG is committed to providing our interns with the experience and skills necessary to better their career opportunities. We recognize that the primary objective of the internship is that the intern gain valuable on-the-job training and/or experience. We therefore offer regular progress meetings with our interns as well as information interviews with TIFFG staff. The TIFFG Volunteer Department distributes all volunteering and internship opportunities. To receive our Volunteer Newsletter every week by email, please contact volunteers@tiffg.ca.
The Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG) is a charitable, not for profit, cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential. The Toronto International Film Festival Group is an equal opportunity employer.
TIFFG gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, for its support of Group-wide human resource initiatives.
Send Submissions To:
Tanya Koivusalo
e: tkoivusalo@tiffg.ca
The Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG) is a charitable, not for profit, cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.
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