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Corporate Communications Intern (New York - June-August)
IMAX Corporation
New York, NY, United States
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What we’re about
IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience, so it’s not surprising that IMAX employees and their careers go beyond the ordinary. Our employees share a passion for quality in everything they do. Our Hollywood people are movie business insiders with years of production experience. Our technology experts are unashamedly geeky – people who can talk for hours, and be riveting, about color gamut and lasers. Our business people are consummate sales and marketing professionals who are spreading the IMAX word around the world.
Of course we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a company with over 40 years of history. Yet, beyond this, we know everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits – to help you make the most of your life at work and away from it.
As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies. Specializing in immersive motion picture technologies, our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they’ve only dreamed of.
Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together.
Required Skills:
At IMAX our internships offer visibility, hands-on learning, and practical work experience in a fun, friendly environment. We are committed to challenging and developing creative, hardworking students through a variety of interesting projects and responsibilities to supplement the student’s classroom training. Interns are encouraged to explore, develop and share their ideas while gaining valuable experience in the entertainment industry.
The Corporate Communications Intern will assist in the development, coordination and execution of Corporate Communications initiatives and provide project support to Corporate Communications staff.
What you’ll be doing:
• Support Corporate Communications staff through a variety of projects including brainstorming and researching media opportunities, blog ideas, and consumer engagement opportunities
• Daily media monitoring to identify important IMAX mentions as well as relevant industry news
• Research industry-related social media and blogs and stay current with conversations across social platforms
• Assist staff with development and execution of consumer engagement initiatives
• Attend staff meetings; may assist with screenings and other corporate communications events
• Assist Corporate Communications staff with general administrative duties
What we’re looking for:
• Creative and innovative candidate with passion for movies and entertainment is a must
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, well-organized, able to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexible, agreeable, and a team player
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media and Blog savvy
Required Experience:
For consideration, please apply online.
In addition to submitting your resume we ask that you submit a cover letter and answer the following questions:
• How would you describe and promote IMAX to an individual who had never heard of the company before?
• Even with applications like Netflix and Amazon Prime offering consumers the ability to watch films on their television and mobile devices, why do you feel going to a movie theatre offers a differentiated, unique experience?
• What was the last film you saw in IMAX and why did you choose to see it in our format?
We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.