Internship Opportunities with the Atlanta Film Society

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is a year-round, non-profit media arts organization that specializes in film screenings, educational support, and film and media events, including an annual screenplay competition and the Academy Award® qualifying Atlanta Film Festival, held each spring. Our internships give interns a well-rounded experience and knowledge of producing a film festival, as well as experience working for a non-profit, member-based, media arts organization.

Interns assist with administrative duties, membership, and event planning and coordination. Please note that while an internship with ATLFS is a great way to get connected to the local film community, we are not a film studio and cannot provide internships in film production.

Basic Requirements for all Interns:

  • Must be at least 18 years old (internships for High School Seniors available on a case-by-case basis)

  • Must be available to work a select number of after-hours events (some events are off-site).

  • Interns should be energetic, outgoing, and enjoy working with the public. Interns should have excellent written and oral communication skills, phone manners, and organizational abilities.

*Internships are unpaid, but college credit and a free ATLFS membership are granted.

    • Interns should be Mac & PC literate

    • Interns answer all office phone calls, so verbal customer service and phone etiquette is essential

    • Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel required

    • Experience with Google Email and Documents preferred

    • Assists in organizing and communicating with volunteers

    • Assist in staging and scheduling of upcoming workshops and events

    • Capable of navigating www.filmfreeway.com database for festival submissions

    • Assists in organizing and communicating with screening committees

    • Assists in maintaining and updating website

    • Assists in maintaining ATLFS presence on the web, including social media

    • Assists in writing basic event announcements

    • Assists in creating marketing materials including fliers, posters and other ancillaries (proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator preferred, but not required)

    • Assist in documenting events, including some filming and photography

    • Assists in maintaining ATLFS membership database

    • Assists in member recruitment

    • Maintenance of prior festival archives and storage

    • Reliable transportation to and from the office and external festival events

Concentrations

    • Assists in coordinating with sponsors

    • Assists in business relationships, member coordination, ticketing, and other aspects of non-profit business management

    • Experience with Google Documents preferred

    • Help with research and assist in pitch and/or presentation preparation

    • Assist in research for grants and possible sponsors

    • Creating and Editing Agreements

    • Exposure, participation and/or experience with earned income (contracts for services, tickets and membership sales)

    • Take on projects as the lead with supervision

    • Administration services

    • Assists with the organization of Eat, Drink, & B-Indie monthly panel/networking events

    • Assists with the design, organization and execution of ATLFS workshops and classes

    • Assists with ATLFF Creative Conference

    • Assists with educational initiatives with community partners

    • Passion for education is required

    • Assists with the ATLFF Screenplay Submission and Reading Process

    • Assists with organizing and communicating with reading committees

    • Capable of navigating Coverfly and FilmFreeway databases

    • Should be well versed in screenwriting formatting and industry standards

    • Experience in writing and/or reading screenplays (even casually) is recommended

    • Coordinates and assists ATLFS in media production

    • Assists with A/V Toolbox rentals

    • Assists with ATLFF print traffic

    • Assists in maintaining ATLFS presence on the web, including social media

    • Assists in creating and gathering information for e-blasts, such as weekly email, screening invites, festival related announcements etc.

    • Experience in HTML, web publishing a plus

    • Assists with designing collateral, web & print marketing

    • Assists in ATLFS creative campaigns

    • Assists in marketing of Film Festival Collective On Demand Channel

    • Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator or other design equivalent a plus

    • Assists in organizing and communicating with volunteers

    • Assist in staging and scheduling of upcoming screenings, workshops and events

    • Assists with A/V Toolbox rentals

    • General office duties

  • Term: February-May, 5-10 hrs a week (extended hours required during festival dates) Benefits: Non-paid, complimentary ATLFS membership and 2 ATLFF All Access passes, University credit (if applicable)

    • Assisting with pre-festival planning

    • Assisting with festival orientations and training

    • Assisting in correspondence with volunteers, members, and attendees

    • Assisting in staging and setting up events

    • Help with street team and promotions

    • Assist with festival headquarters setup

    • General administrative duties

    • Assists other departments (programming, business, marketing, and education) as needed

    • Work closely with the Community Engagement Lead to write, edit, and publish content for the web, mailings, and other formats.

    • Weekly research of current trends.

    • Proofreading ad copy for any grammatical errors or typos.

    • Monitor and adjust content to fit with brand guidelines.

    • Adhere to and adjust the content calendar to reflect strategy and availability.

    • Translate business objectives and strategy into compelling written content for specific audiences.

    • Proofreading ad copy for any grammatical errors or typos.

 

Current Openings

  • Reports to: Marketing Director
    Position Title:     Marketing Associate Intern
    Location:     Hybrid (remote + in-person for events)

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    We are seeking a Spring 2026 Marketing Associate Intern to support the Atlanta Film Society’s marketing goals. This position will assist the ATLFS/S marketing department in reaching new audiences, executing its communication plan, and maintaining its administrative duties.

    The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, an efficient self-starter with an eye for design. Strong communication skills and problem-solving are essential to collaborate with the ATLFS/F team. Our preferred candidate must be proactive, with the ability to independently manage detail-oriented tasks within deadlines.

    The Marketing Associate Intern will be responsible for maintaining our digital presence via website updates, implementing SEO best practices, and creating trendy supplemental social and editorial content to further the personalization of our brand. Additionally, this role is responsible for market research to identify trends, audience perspective, and internal best practices. Furthermore, the Marketing Associate Intern will support our 2026 festival season by creating rapid-response content (graphics and video) and coordinating media volunteers. 


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Front End Website Management 

      • Adding events to the calendar

      • Resolving errors + making updates

      • Implementing SEO best practices

      • Uploading Blog Posts

    • Content Creation

      • Develop supplemental social and editorial content

      • Attend ATLFS and ATLFF events to capture content

    • Market Research

      • Analyze and report on best practices and software

      • Identifying relevant, engaging stories to highlight and share with our community

      • Analyze social media and web insights

      • Social listening

    • Festival Responsibilities

      • Point person and coordinator for volunteers

      • Rapid Response Short-form video content creation/editing

    SKILLS

    • Content Creation

      • Design graphics in Canva (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus)

      • Short-form Video Creation/Editing 

      • Copywriting/editing web and editorial content

    • Front-end Web Management (plus if you have HTML/CSS knowledge)

    • Market Research & Reporting


    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    • College Credit

    • Upon successful completion of the internship, the candidate will receive a signed letter of recommendation by their supervisor, a 12-month membership to the Atlanta Film Society, and an All-Access Badge to both the 2026 and 2027 Atlanta Film Festival ($700 Value) 


    TIMEFRAME & HOURS

    This is an internship for the Spring 2026 semester that lasts from early January to mid-May 2026. The Marketing Associate Intern is expected to be available for a few hours each day of the 50th Atlanta Film Festival (April 23 - May 3, 2026).

    This is an unpaid intern position. This position requires an Atlanta-based candidate.


    The Atlanta Film Society, in accordance with applicable federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer that seeks an inclusive and representative staff and particularly welcomes applications from women and diverse ethnicities. The Atlanta Film Society does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all staff members, interns, and volunteers.

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