With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.
Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.
Job Description:
About the Role
We are looking for ambitious movie-obsessed students to join our IMAX Internship Program this Spring! This 10-week part-time program will focus on hands-on learning, skill development, and real-world work experience in a collaborative and innovative environment. This program will take place in our Los Angeles office!
The Social Media Intern contributes in both creative and tactical ways to help build the iconic IMAX brand’s online presence and reputation. This hands-on role has the opportunity to assist the social media team in their strategy to grow the global IMAX channels.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with performance reports and compile data (Views, Impressions, Engagements, etc.) for social posts and campaigns
- Use social listening tools to help gather insights on fan sentiment, social conversation, and competitor comparisons
- Assist team with all community management and copywriting needs
- Brainstorm social-first and fan-first ideas for the IMAX brand and film releases, thinking outside of the box
- Identify opportunities to engage IMAX fans on emerging and non-traditional social media platforms, such as Reddit, Discord, etc
- Stay up to date on the latest social media trends and viral posts, finding ways IMAX can initiate or join trending conversations
- Help with executing and mailing promotions, giveaways, surprise and delights, and other brand activations
- Support the social, digital, and brand teams with other ad hoc projects and administrative tasks needed
- Willingness to appear in IMAX social content
What You’ll Need:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing or a related concentration
- Passion for film and social media, being chronically online is a plus in this role
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Compensation:
0.00 - 21.00At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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