Channel Coordinator Internship

**Join our team as a Channel Coordinator**

If you are organised, proactive and passionate about independent cinema, ÉCU is offering an exciting opportunity that may interest you.

For the last 20 years, we at ÉCU have created an innovative and successful event that has brought together filmmakers from all over the world. We pride ourselves in building a festival that attracts and showcases diverse and unique projects, giving a platform to independent talent. If you are curious about the behind-the-scenes of one of the largest independent film festivals in Europe, then consider joining our team

Every year ÉCU offers unpaid internships to creative and talented individuals who are willing to work hard and have fun It is an exciting way to observe the industry at close hand and learn directly from people who are working within it.

Our Channel Coordinator interns are responsible for managing (), which screens films from all the festivals managed by ÉCU, including:

- ECU - The European Independent Film Festival
- AAIFF - The All Asian Independent Film Festival
- AAIFF America - The All Americas Film Festival
- AAIFF Africa - The All African Independent Film Festival

The interns will coordinate activities and manage relationships among the four different film festivals. They will keep the website updated, create new content, and maintain communication with filmmakers and festival partners. During the internship, they will learn how to create content, communicate with international partners, and work within a diverse team.

Interns should have a minimum B1 level of English. French is not required but appreciated, and any other language skills are welcome. Prior knowledge of WordPress is an advantage.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to work within an international team (alongside interns from Australia, Italy, Portugal, México, the UK, USA, Ukraine, and many more )
- 35 hours working week, from 09:45 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
- Workspace in central Paris, located between Arc de Triomphe and Palais des Congrès (actual location to be disclosed once the recruitment process has a positive outcome)
- Regular monitoring and evaluation of your performance
- The chance to learn from your peers and direct supervisor
- The chance to develop and enrich your creativity
- Opportunities to attend events connected to filmmaking
- Meet people who work in the film industry (directors, sound editors, producers, filmmakers )
- A safe space for improving your skills and learning new ones
- Performance based references

**We do NOT offer**:

- Monetary remuneration
- Accommodation
- Coverage on transport or food expenses
- Obtaining visas or other travel documents.

From time to time, we organise events outside of working hours: that can be in the evening or over the weekend. It won’t be mandatory for the interns to help or to attend those events, but it is strongly recommended as it is a good chance to meet people working in the film industry, do networking and bonding with the ÉCU team. However, If your internship will take place during the Festival you will be required to work during the Festival’s weekend: those hours will then be taken off your schedule the following week.

If you are willing to work hard, learn new skills and meet new people - all while having fun - consider sending your CV and a short motivational letter to:
**Job Type**: Internship
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 1.00€ - 10.00€ per month

Application Question(s):

- Please specify when and for how long would you be hoping to start your internship.

Work Location: In person