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ALLIED-THA Internship Program
Film Marketing, Publicity and Promotions Internship
PERIOD OF INTERNSHIP: Winter Semester (2 quarters desired)
We are seeking responsible, enthusiastic, motivated, reliable and detail-oriented students with excellent communication
skills to work with us beginning in the Winter semester. This is an incredible opportunity to make valuable contacts in
all communication mediums and to learn about the exciting business of marketing films.
WHO WE ARE:
Allied-THA is an advertising, publicity and promotions firm that handles marketing for the Pacific Northwest Region
for all motion picture studios. Our clients include Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (Disney, Touchstone and
DreamWorks), Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment, The Weinstein
Company and more. Some recent films include: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, FROZEN, THE HEAT,
GRAVITY, and THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Allied-THA has a very fast-paced, fun and exciting work environment.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
PROMOTIONS
 Brainstorm and implement promotional campaign ideas in Seattle and Portland regions including but not limited
to, events, contests, stunts, etc. to generate excitement for film releases.- cold calling required
 Cover evening screenings and events
 Report directly to a Publicist and/or Publicity & Promotions Coordinator
 Research and explore outlets/partners for film releases
 Organize and oversee promotional advance screenings and write follow-up reports for the studio
 Prepare formal written reports for film studios
 Help implement and manage online and mobile promotions
PUBLICITY
 Service newspapers/radio/TV with press materials
 Help arrange press coverage for promotional events
 Assist in generating media coverage for special events and writing market research reports
 Update and maintain database
CRITERIA
 Undergraduate student majoring in a related field
 Committed to working 8-10 hours in the office per work week
 Can devote at least one week night to evening events/screenings and 1-2 hours on the weekend as needed
 Access to a car/bus and a semi-flexible schedule
 Regular access to a computer/email outside of the office
 Reliable
SKILLS
 Ability to think out-of-the-box/creatively
 Ability to meet deadlines
 Organized with attention to detail
 Effective communication – including phone skills
 Ability to learn quickly/self-motivated
 Works well with others
 Positive attitude, reliable and willing to try anything!
If you are interested, please send resume and cover letter via email to the follow:(Interviews are currently being
scheduled:
Ashley Boettigheimer – [email protected]
Ashley Halter – [email protected]
Alexa Weber – [email protected]
No phone calls please
**We do give school credit for internships**