Jobs/Internships

The Boston Jewish Film festival office is located at 1001 Watertown St. in West Newton, Massachusetts.

We are located a short walk from the West Newton commuter rail station, as well as bus #553 and #554. Free parking available! To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@bjff.org.

Strategic Planning Intern ($12.00 per hour)

Conduct research on what other Film Festivals and comparable arts organizations are doing to expand their demographic profile and engage the “younger” demographic. For example, how are social media being utilized?

Research changes in how content/media is being produced, distributed, consumed, and monetized
Research how other Festivals have adapted to these changes, and how effective these initiatives have been.

Skills required

Solid research and analytical skills, particularly Web, digital media, social media
Familiarity with the media/content space
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Skilled at developing PowerPoint presentations
Good telephone interviewing skills

Internships

The Boston Jewish Film Festival is New England’s largest cultural event. Over 20,000 people attend our events year-round, including our annual fall Festival each November. The Boston Jewish Film Festival has several internship positions available throughout the year.

We have openings in the following areas:

- Programming
- Marketing
- Graphic Design

We are looking for interns with a passion for film or arts administration/marketing, who want to learn first-hand how film festivals work. No Jewish background required. Interns typically work two days (8-10 hours) per week in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Programming Intern

Help us choose the films for one of New England’s largest film festivals! The Boston Jewish Film Festival is seeking interns to help us seek out new films. Working side-by-side with the Artistic Director, you will:

* Research new films
* Contact directors, producers, and distributors to obtain DVDs
* Pre-screen films and prepare screening notes
* Organize and maintain physical and online film library

Marketing / Public Relations Intern

Help us expand the audience for the Boston Jewish Film Festival! Working side-by-side with the Artistic Director, you will help us to plan and promote events year-round:

* Create and send weekly e-blasts
* Update the Festival’s web site
* Enhance our social networking through Facebook, Twitter, etc.
* Assist in creating flyers and other print and electronic materials
* Contact members of the press to follow-up on press releases.

Graphic Design Intern

Assisting the Communications and Marketing Manager and Festival Producer, you will help us to create publicity materials: