During your time at the Pittsburgh Film Office, you will gain firsthand experience on how a non-profit is operated. You will gain an understanding of how we market Pittsburgh to the film and television industry. The goal is to have interns graduate from the program with an in-depth knowledge about the business side of the film industry in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Film Office offers unpaid internships for academic credit each semester, with the following qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- You must be enrolled in a college or university internship course
- You must be a Junior or Senior
- You must have a faculty supervisor monitoring the internship
- 150 hours is our minimum required hours for our internships
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Data Entry & Record Keeping
- Email Correspondence & Professional Communication
- Document Preparation
- Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
- Phone Etiquette & Customer Service
BENEFICIAL SKILLS
- Social Media
- Passion for the Entertainment Industry
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
APPLICATION WINDOWS
FALL TERM
August 15th to September 1st
SPRING TERM
November 15th to December 1st
SUMMER TERM
March 15th to April 1st
How to Apply
An application form will be accessible when the application window opens—be sure to complete it then.
You will be required to attach a resume and a cover letter describing why you are the best candidate for the internship and why you want to intern at the Pittsburgh Film Office.
Please note: The Pittsburgh Film Office does not arrange for internships on film or television productions.
Questions? E-mail Julianna Sehy, CreatePA Manager – jsehy@pghfilm.org