Communications Intern

Part-time position, approximately 16-24 hours per week

Hybrid: 1+ days a week in Brooklyn office (may vary based on schedule)

Term: June–August 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Compensation: $18/hr

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Chicken & Egg Films seeks a Communications Intern to help the organization express its voice and communicate effectively to its community of filmmakers, partners, supporters, and beyond. The intern will be supervised by the Communications Manager.

Chicken & Egg Films is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that champions women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers around the globe with funding, mentorship, and access so they can tell stories that ignite change. We see a world transformed because the stories and storytellers we uplift inspire empathy, learning, and action.

Please note: Chicken & Egg Films is not a production company. This is a dedicated communications role that is not structured as a pathway into documentary program work.

Responsibilities

Writing and Creative Support

• Draft and post social media content
• Support press release drafting
• Create social media assets via Canva and/or Adobe Suite
• Proofread and fact-check digital and print materials

Research

• Track documentary film news across social media, major outlets, etc.
• Monitor Google alerts and review festival lineups
• Contribute ideas to the editorial calendar

Administration

• Support project management in Asana and Google Drive
• Coordinate filmmaker information intake process
• Build out newsletter in Emma email marketing platform
• Build and update web pages

This position may be asked to provide other administrative support in service of the Communications department.

Minimum Requirements

• Interest in and experience with nonprofit social change communications
• Strong copywriting skills
• Social media savvy
• Proven ability to work proactively and independently and meet deadlines
• Approach to work that is organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrates follow-through
• Proficiency in basic technology and office productivity tools (Google Suite, Asana, etc.)

Bonuses

• Knowledge of cinema and passion for the documentary form
• Basic graphic design skills; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Suite

What Else You Should Know

Internship Period: June-August 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Time Commitment : Approximately 16-24 hours per week. The exact number of hours per week will vary and a flexible schedule is possible.

Compensation : The compensation for this role is $18 per hour. This is a non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits except those mandated by law.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First round interviews will take place in late April/early May.

Application Process: If your application moves forward, we will schedule an interview to be held in person if possible. Applicants who advance past the interview stage will be asked to complete a paid at-home exercise.

Location and Hybrid Work Policy: This position is based in NYC. We have a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days a week in our Brooklyn office for full-time staff.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Chicken & Egg Films is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. As such, we strongly encourage and seek applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women and gender expansive individuals, people of color, bilingual and multicultural individuals, people with working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We take great pride in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or familial status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify: We participate in the E-Verify Program.

How to Apply

Complete the form on this career page to submit your cover letter and résumé.

In your cover letter, we invite you to respond to the following prompts:

1. What interests you about nonprofit communications, social change, and/or documentaries?
2. What experiences have prepared you to contribute in this role?
3. What do you hope to learn from the internship?

Please also submit a writing sample with your application.

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please reach out to [email protected] with any requests.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls or social media inquiries please.