Internship HR
ÉCU - The Independent Film Festival
Summary
For the last 17 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.
Candidate Profile and Tasks
We offer a flexible program that allows you to develop the skills you already have, but also be trained in new areas that interest you. The areas we look to train our interns in include:
- Social Media Management Partner and Events Management;
- Video Production and/or Video Editing;
- Photography;
- Graphic Design;
- Website development;
- Human Resources;
- Journalism/ Copywriting.
Experience Level
Desirable skills include:
- English at a minimum B1 level - we do not ask for a language certificate but the intern should speak good English;
- French is not required but appreciated;
- All other language skills are welcome!
- Good team working skills - Being proactive, showing initiative and an eagerness to learn.
Learning Objectives
We offer a flexible program that allows you to develop the skills you already have, but also be trained in new areas that interest you.
Benefits
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;
- Join a very flexible company;
- Workspace in central Paris, located close to the Arc de Triomphe;
- 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;
- Working full time remotely or in the office;
- 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.
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Application
If you are willing to work, learn new skills and meet new people - all while having fun - consider sending your CV and a short motivational letter to: internships @ ecufilmfestival.com