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 Internship Purpose
 
 
 
 The SXSW Film &amp; TV department seeks an eager individual to learn more about pre-event planning at a Film &amp; TV Festival. This internship will be a broad, hands-on introduction to the basics of internal operations, primarily focused on Festival Submissions and Accepted Filmmakers. This internship will require interfacing with those who submit to the SXSW Film &amp; TV Festival and those who are ultimately invited, so excellent communication skills are necessary. Please note that this internship is paid.
 
 
 
 What You Will Learn
 
 
 
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 The ins and outs of internal operations at a major Film &amp; TV Festival
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 How to interact with Film &amp; TV Industry Professionals, including the SXSW Film &amp; TV Staff, filmmakers, and screening team
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 How to troubleshoot various filmmaker and submission-related issues
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 How to use Airtable and FileMaker Pro to become familiar with the 2026 submissions and final programming lineup
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 Preparation process for Film &amp; TV Festival materials for public consumption, including press releases, printed materials, and mass email communications
 
 
 
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 Duties &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
 
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 Support the Film &amp; TV Staff &amp; Filmmaker Liaison Team with administrative and on-site tasks
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 Proofread public-facing materials, including press releases, schedule content, emails, and printed documents
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 Update the Accepted Filmmaker FAQ and assist with maintaining accuracy
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 Answer filmmaker questions and help direct them to appropriate resources via email
 
 
 
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 On-site Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Assist with Filmmaker Check-In.
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 Work at the Filmmaker Help Desk during registration hours and serve as a contact for the Accepted Filmmaker's needs.
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 Distribute film guest tickets and troubleshoot badge registration issues.
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 Create an email automation to keep filmmakers informed about informal hangouts, happy hours, and award winners.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 
 To be eligible for the SXSW Film &amp; TV Festival Internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.
 
 
 
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 Demonstrate strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
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 Manage multiple tasks independently with a proactive, can-do attitude
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 Take initiative and contribute supportively in a fast-paced environment
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 Communicate clearly and professionally via phone, email, and in person
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 Work well in a collaborative team setting while maintaining professionalism
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 Stay composed and flexible when priorities shift quickly during the event
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 Have working knowledge of Google Workspace; experience with Airtable, Filemaker Pro, ClickUp, and macOS is a plus
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 Maintain full availability during the SXSW event, including evenings and weekends
 
 
 
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 Physical Requirements
 
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:
 
 
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 Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
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 Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally, as needed.
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 Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
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 May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.
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 Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
 
 
 
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 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
 Work Location, Schedule &amp; Pay
 
 
 
 This position is located in Austin, Texas. The time commitment is a maximum of 16 hours per week&mdash;availability of 40 hours per week during the event is required. Core business office hours are Mon-Fri, 10 am &ndash; 6 pm CT. This position requires living and working in Austin, Texas. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.
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