Denver Film Festival Social Media Intern

Classification: Seasonal/Part Time

Salary Range: $750 Stipend

Location: Sie FilmCenter – 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, and on location as needed

Reporting Structure: Reports to Content Specialist

Position Summary: 

Denver Film is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Intern to support our Marketing & Communications team during the 48th Denver Film Festival (October 31 – November 9, 2025). This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talents, work in one of the largest festivals in the region and work the red carpet.

The Social Media Intern will assist in creating, scheduling, and publishing content across Denver Film’s social media platforms, engage with online communities, and help capture the energy of the Festival for audiences both in-person and online. We are also looking for a social media person who can quickly turn out high quality content and is in the know about what is trending.

Interns will meet once a week with the Content Specialist prior to the festival to start creating content and plan for the festival, then transition into working the Denver Film Festival from October 31 – November 9, 2025.

About Denver Film:

The first Denver International Film Festival was successfully launched in May 1978. Three years later, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Denver Film Society was created to expand opportunities to bring films to Denver that otherwise might not be shown, and to celebrate and cultivate film as an art form. Over the years, the organization has grown into one of the largest and most respected cultural institutions in the Rocky Mountain region. In 2019, the organization rebranded to Denver Film to build a more inclusive organization. This effort continues as we focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across our wide array of year-round programs, including Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, Women+Film Festival, CinemaQ Film Festival, CineLatinx Film Festival, Film on the Rocks, the Denver Film Festival, and other programming. Denver Film operates the Sie FilmCenter, which is the year-round cinematic home hosting over 800 films, education programs, community conversations, filmmakers from around the world, and special events throughout the year.

Our Mission: 

Our mission is to create entertaining and transformative experiences for the Colorado community through the power of diverse voices in film.

Our Values:

• • Creativity – We cultivate curiosity and innovation in everything we do to transform lives through film
• • Community – We strive to create a sense of fellowship with others; we continuously explore ways in which film can foster community
• • Accessibility – We advocate for diverse ideas, cultures, opinions, and needs of communities with focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• • Professionalism – We act with respect, integrity, and competence. We are accountable for our actions and choices
• • Excellence – We challenge ourselves to mindfully curate films that educate, inform, and invoke through provocative conversations
• • Collaboration – We embrace partnership and teamwork, working collaboratively to build community through film

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties as assigned, this position will be responsible for the following:

• • Assisting with daily posting and scheduling across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads.
  
• • Capturing and sharing on-the-ground content during the Festival (photos, video clips, Stories, videos for reels, interviews).
  
• • Editing short-form videos with a quick turnaround for social platforms to share during the festival
  
• • Monitoring social media channels, engaging with followers, and responding to comments/messages
  
• • Supporting creation of Festival highlight reels, recap posts, and live updates.
• • Collaborating with Denver Film’s Marketing team to ensure consistent brand voice and messaging.
  
• • Tracking social media performance and audience engagement during the Festival.
• • Performing additional duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• • A love of film, arts, and culture
• • Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Denver Film
• • Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads)
• • Creative eye for photography, video, and digital storytelling
  
• • Basic video editing skills with the ability to produce content quickly
  
• • Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to act in professional manner with members of the public and with staff members
  
• • Maintaining confidentiality and security of Denver Film’s confidential information
  
• • The ability to be calm and move confidently under high pressure scenarios
• • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative team
• • Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills
• • Intermediate to advance skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and internet required

Special Requirements

• • Reliable access to transportation
• • Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• • Prior social media or digital marketing experience is a plus, but not required
• • Able to climb up and down stairs; able to climb up and down ladders; able to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach and carry; able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., including up and down stairs

How to Apply:

Please fill out the form below to submit your cover letter and application.

Timeline:

Review of applications begins on receipt. The deadline to apply is September 26th. If your application is moved forward, the application process may include 1-2 interviews with Denver Film staff members. The starting date is October 6, 2025.

Denver Film is an equal-opportunity employer.  At Denver Film, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Denver Film is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.  We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.