The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is a non for profit all-Ireland organisation that works to highlight the achievements of the Irish in film and television both nationally and internationally.  The Academy runs circa 30 events each year including Q&A’s, Masterclasses, Tributes, In Conversation With etc. for its Membership and the general public. IFTA also organises the annual IFTA Awards Ceremony each year and is currently seeking an Awards Admin Intern (on a 5/6 month basis initially) running from October to March throughout Awards season. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in an exciting and busy environment.

 Responsibilities will include;

• Assisting with the co-ordination of events and screenings
• Assisting with the annual submissions process
• Handling queries from the public and IFTA Members
• Conducting research for management and assisting with general projects
• Administration, booking venues, liaising with third parties
• Assisting with Production roll-out of annual IFTA Awards

The ideal candidate will be;

• Student / Graduate of third level Arts Administration / Event Management course
  with an keen interest in the film & television industry
• Proficient in MS Office packages – in particular Word & Excel
• Confident communicator with ability to work to own initiative
• Strong Organisational Skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team in rolling out one of Ireland’s largest cultural events, allowing you to gain experience in the industry, attend IFTA events and work on the annual IFTA Awards.

To apply for this role please send your CV plus a covering letter with details of your relevant experience / training no later than Monday 17th October.

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