BASIC FUNCTION The Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the Digital Marketing Manager in implementing SIFF’s overall communications and marketing plan -- focusing specifically on digital communications -- to build awareness about SIFF within the community, and to increase film screening attendance and ticket sales. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP ● Digital Marketing Manager PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ● Work with Digital Marketing Manager to refine social media strategy and best practices ● Assist in managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube) and editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant, and engaging ● Draft weekly e-newsletters to SIFF subscribers ● Prepare weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of campaigns ● Keep up to date and informed on new social media trends and adapt accordingly ● Ensure proper messaging is being executed online ● Identify leaders and influencers (internal/external) and engage them in brand activities ● Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed QUALIFICATIONS ● Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment, and manage projects from beginning to end ● Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills ● Exceptional ability to manage details ● Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment ● Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs ● Work effectively both independently and as part of a team ● Be available for at least 20 hours a week ● A bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled student) in the liberal arts or equivalent work experience ● Understands and can utilize emerging platforms, digital media, and web/social media management and measurement tools (e.g. HootSuite, Google Analytics) ● Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus ● Strong working knowledge of email marketing applications (e.g. Constant Contact) BENEFITS ● Résumé building experience in marketing and communications, relationship management, and other aspects of community relations, marketing, and the film industry ● Great opportunity to learn about what happens behind the scenes of a year-round cinema and an international film festival ● Class credit (if applicable) REFERENCES ● References should speak to th