Family Pictures USA: Social Media/Communications Intern – Family Pictures USA – New York, NY

Academy member and award-winning filmmaker & artist Thomas Allen Harris is looking for new team members to join his internship program! You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of professional filmmakers and artists on one to one basis.

The internship’s main focus is Family Pictures USA, a traveling television series & transmedia project that explores neighborhoods & cities through the lens of the family photo album – offering a ‘people’s history’ of underrepresented communities. Hosted by Mr. Harris, this public television series enlarges our understanding of history, our diversity, and our shared values.

Our interns will get hands-on training with the opportunity to grow and seek mentorship and guidance from members of the production team regarding their personal/professional goals. You will also receive college credit and/or a letter of recommendation assuming satisfactory completion of the internship.

Responsibilities:

– Assist in sourcing and creating content for social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

– Develop online media campaigns relevant to events associated with our company/tv show

– Depending on your interest you may be asked to develop blog content for our website

– Coordinate with the show’s host and director to build his social media presence

– Create graphics as needed

– Assist in relevant research

We are looking for Interns who can commit 3-4 days a week minimum, 8 hours a day, between the hours of 11:00 am-6:00 pm, on a weekly schedule to be arranged with some flexibility. We are not open on weekends.

This internship will currently be done remotely.

Qualifications:

**Though we are accepting applicants looking to complete a Spring internship, preference will be given to applicants able to start with us ASAP. So please be sure to note your availability prominently in your materials**

We do not require extensive experience from our Interns, but please let us know in your cover letter and resume of any qualifications or interest you have in these areas:

* Good written communication and proofreading skills

* Photoshop proficiency is a plus

* Historical/archival research

* Social media for films, organizations; marketing

* Attention to detail and ability to work independently

* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Bridge, and Photoshop

* Demonstrated interest in the related subject matter

Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter, relevant links to past work, and your availability for the duration of the internship.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Hours per week:

• 10-19

Typical start time:

• 11AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Internship Compensation:

• College Credit

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Company’s website:

• familypicturesusa.com

Company’s Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyPicturesUSA/

Work Remotely:

• Yes, always

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings