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Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque (AC) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building a diverse and engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation. The AC believes film is a communal experience with the power to entertain, enlighten and inspire. Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming, screenings and live in-person conversations and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting both new and repertory cinema to the city of Los Angeles.
The American Cinematheque has over 1,500 unique screenings and live events per year at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Egyptian Theatre.
The American Cinematheque seeks an intern whose primary responsibilities will be in the Programming and Archive Departments, with additional assignments in Membership/Resource Development, Marketing, and Operations. Reporting to the Archivist and Senior Film Programmer, this individual will assist the programming team in event planning and production, writing of blurbs and series texts; research on new releases and topics related to upcoming programs, and preparation of client decks. In addition, this individual will annotate and transfer the Archive’s audio and video files to internal databases, re-house paper files, identify photographs, trim audio/video materials, and do historical research. The intern will receive dedicated training in all of these areas.
This position is made possible by the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which is designed to offer career exploration opportunities to students who identify as members of groups that remain underrepresented in visual arts careers. The AC encourages candidates of all abilities to apply.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
While these internships are intended for students from background underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution–community college, trade school, and public and private university– and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. In addition, applicants must:
We welcome a student with a strong set of skills and interests. We ask for a GPA of 3.5 or greater and a candidate who considers themselves a self-starter, with excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, attention to detail, and verbal and writing skills.
Previous internships or other relevant experiences in the visual arts are a plus, but not required.
This position is based primarily on site at the organization’s headquarters in Hollywood. The intern and all other AC staff will work remotely on Fridays. The schedule is typically 10:00am-5:00pm (maximum of 40 hours per week), with occasional weekend or evening events. This 10-week opportunity is preferably slated for June 17 to August 23, although the organization would consider a June 10 to August 16 window.
The exact schedule will be discussed and decided upon prior to hiring. Pay rate is $17.31/hr.
Apply no later than Friday, April 5th, 2024.
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