Digital Catalogue Assistant
Start date: October 7, 2024
Completion date: March 28, 2024
Hours: 32.8/week
Wage: $19.5/hour
Deadline to apply: September 20, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Job Description:
The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) is seeking a Digital Catalogue Assistant for their Distribution Department. The Intern will play a key role in developing and implementing the WFG’s online film catalogue to support the distribution of independent Canadian films across the globe. The Intern will research and test various online catalogue platforms and designs, develop an implementation strategy to ensure an organized roll out, and ensure that the online film catalogue is accessible to screen readers and easily navigable by the general public.
This role is made possible thanks to the generous support of IMAA’s Digital Skills for Youth Program and the Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism’s Heritage Grants Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research online film distribution catalogues to gather data in order to assess the needs of the WFG’s online catalogue
- Organize and manage digital film data
- Develop and test prototypes regarding the platform and design of the online film catalogue
- Create an implementation strategy to ensure an organized launch of the new online catalogue
- Contribute to the accessibility of the online catalogue
- Collaborate with the Distribution team to establish the needs of the online catalogue
Required Skills:
- Strong interest in film and digital media arts
- Proficiency with Vimeo, Excel, and Google Sheets
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Basic understanding of digital catalogues
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Tech-savvy with a willingness to learn new tools and software
- Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Additional Requirements:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the residency
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (either a citizen, permanent resident or person with refugee status)
- Self-identify as underemployed (i.e. employed below their level of education, holding part-time employment, or in emerging fields with few jobs)
- Have completed post-secondary studies (exception: interns located in Nunavut, Yukon or NWT are not required to meet this criterion)
- Have no immediate family relationship with the employer
This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital film catalogue development, collections management, and digital archiving within a dynamic and supportive environment.
To apply, please send a Cover Letter and CV as one PDF to distribution@winnipegfilmgroup.com with the Subject: Digital Catalogue Assistant Application
We appreciate your interest in the WFG. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those being interviewed will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.