Interested in learning about the intersection between screenwriting and nonprofit management? The Writers Guild Foundation is seeking a Community Programs Intern who is passionate about promoting equity and inclusion across the entertainment industry. In this role, interns will assist with the operation and promotion of WGF’s Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative to support the full inclusion and employment of underrepresented groups in the television industry. Interns will assist with outreach efforts to potential employers, online promotional campaigns via WGF’s website and social media, and internal research and development. They will also help coordinate in-person networking events with industry professionals. This position will require approximately 16-24 hours per week between August through December.
Candidates with experience in communications, social media, research, video editing, and equity and inclusion are preferred. Those with an interest in film and TV are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should be highly organized, friendly, and proficient in Microsoft Office.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Writers Guild Foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. We’re proud of all we do for the community, including our Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program, our Veterans Writing Project, our public events, our Archive, and the Shavelson-Webb Library – the world’s only library devoted entirely to writing for the screen.
Interested students may complete the following application via Submittable: https://bit.ly/lacac-internship-2024. Questions may be sent to the Director of Community Programs, Kira VandenBrande, at kvandenbrande@wgfoundation.org.