The Film Program at Japan Society seeks a part-time intern for fall 2024
Spurred on by the success of the 1970 Donald Richie-curated MoMA retrospective The Japanese Film: 1896-1969, Japan Society committed to making film one of its key programs in the early seventies—quickly becoming the premier venue for the exhibition of new Japanese cinema as well as career-spanning retrospectives on seminal directors and actors. Aimed at cultivating a deep appreciation and understanding of Japanese film culture among American audiences, the Film Program has served as the leading presenter of Japanese cinema for more than 50 years. Please see our website for details: https://japansociety.org/film/
Responsibilities
Assisting Japan Society Film staff with all aspects of operations related to upcoming film screenings and events
Devising and implementing outreach strategies for marketing and promotion efforts for upcoming screenings
Conducting research related to future film programming
Ushering and ticket handling during film screenings
Archiving film screeners and printed materials and updating databases, archives, etc.
Performing general administrative tasks and office work as needed
Daily administrative support, including filing, mailings and copying
Proofreading support as needed (and translation support if you are fluent in Japanese)