Publication Intern - Writing and Research (Documentary Magazine)

Description
With generous support from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the International Documentary Association (IDA) is excited to offer eligible undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship. From June 2024 through December 2024, the Documentary magazine Intern will work approximately 15-20 hours per week (potentially 30-40 hours a week based on duration of intern availability) under the supervision of IDA editorial staff to undertake research, analysis and writing that will support a thriving national documentary community. The Intern will have opportunities to learn about IDA, understand the essential elements of producing a leading arts publication, and understand the national documentary landscape and some of the issues that are most important to filmmakers.

Qualifications
- Facility with Google Suite applications - Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills - Understanding of task management, database and content management software, such as Airtable, Drupal, and Asana - Interest in documentary film/nonfiction media and/or arts criticism and commentary.

- Undergraduates only (students who attend school in Los Angeles city or live year-round in Los Angeles (when not at school) at 2-year or 4-year institutions. May 2024 graduates are eligible).

Background
International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of documentary storytellers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary culture. Since its inception in 1982, IDA has continually grown alongside a rapidly evolving documentary field, never wavering from the vision of a world where documentary creators flourish. Our infrastructure of support connects audiences with the best of the form, provides programming and educational resources to media makers, fosters community, and defends the rights and freedoms of documentary artists, activists, and journalists worldwide.  

How To Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter via this form and indicate “Publication Intern 2024” for “Title of the position you are applying for.”