Marketing Internship with Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, founded in 1982, is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year. From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of work being produced. Not only has Reeling become one of the most important cultural events for Chicagoans, it also attracts LGBTQ+ people from throughout the Midwest who consider the festival to be the highlight of their cinematic year.

Marketing Interns report to the Marketing Manager and Director of Operations to assist in the organizational aspects of the Festival’s marketing operations, including street team recruitment and management, media sponsorship fulfillment, materials production, and general event promotions. Marketing Associates will work to build audiences and increase general event awareness. Ideal candidates are high-energy, motivated, forward thinkers who are excited about queer cinema and/or film, in general. August through October – with possibility to extend to December for internship credit. *This can be taken as a marketing internship for college credit!