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The Orlando Film Commission (OFC), a division of the Orlando Economic Partnership, is seeking a motivated intern to support the daily operations of Central Florida’s regional film office.

The Orlando Film Commission serves as the primary point of contact for film and digital media productions in the region, working with production companies, local governments, and community partners to support filming through permitting coordination, location resources, industry outreach, and operational support.

This internship provides hands-on experience in project coordination, database management, communications, research, and the behind-the-scenes operations of a regional creative economy organization.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provide administrative and operational support to the Film Commissioner, including production tracking, database management, research, communications, and coordination of Film Commission projects.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to conduct research and summarize information
• Professional communication skills with industry and community partners
• Interest in film, creative industries, communications, business, or project management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with film production inquiries and permitting support
• Maintain production, location, crew, and contact databases
• Research production companies, industry trends, and creative economy initiatives
• Monitor local production activity and industry news
• Assist with preparing location information and digital location packages
• Support Film Commission communications and social media e􀀁orts
• Assist with meetings, events, and special projects
• Provide general administrative and organizational support

TEAM & PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

• Brings a positive attitude, passion and dedication to excellence to everything you do
• Team player with all members of the OEP
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in written form
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changes
• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage
• Embraces the OEP brand, mission and values
• Role models diversity and inclusion in every day actions

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Proficient with technology quickly learning new programs and can apply learnings to other situations
• Efficiently and effectively reviews, analyzes and compiles data
• Project management skills with focus on attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for learning and collaborating. Comfortable asking questions for clarity.
• Excels in a fast-paced work environment.

Internship Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college  and able to work minimum 20 hours per week for a minimum commitment of three months.

Applicable Majors: Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management, Arts Management, Hospitality, Public Administration, Government Affairs, Film Studies, Media Arts, Journalism, or related fields.

Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Brooke Hill, Orlando Film Commissioner

The Research & Strategy intern provides support to the OEP’s Research & Strategy team and reports to the Director of Research & Strategy.

The OEP’s award-winning Research & Strategy team combines economic data and local intelligence to understand the key trends impacting Orlando’s economy. The team’s work helps companies, site selectors, and civic leaders make well-informed decisions about Orlando’s growth, and allows the OEP to be evidence-led and insight-driven.

The Research & Strategy intern will support the team through data collection and validation, research project coordination, database management and other activities that contribute to overall department performance and efficiency.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in regional economic development research, including a variety of software and research platforms such as Datawrapper, ArcGIS, WordPress, and Lightcast, among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, organize, and update data for recurring research products and data-driven resources.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of research products and tools used to communicate regional economic and business trends, including economic indicators and market intelligence reports.
• Support survey administration activities, including outreach list management, respondent tracking and data organization.
• Support the production and distribution of research content and communications.
• Contribute to data automation and process improvement projects designed to enhance the efficiency and scalability of the Research & Strategy team.
• Provide general project and administrative support to the Research & Strategy team as needed.

TEAM & PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

• Brings a positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to excellence to all assignments.
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Exhibits initiative, resourcefulness, and a willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Works independently and takes ownership of projects while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities.
• Embraces the OEP brand, mission and values.
• Demonstrates professionalism and respect in interactions with colleagues, investors, partners and community stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with or willingness to learn new software platforms, databases, and research tools quickly.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness and commitment to providing a high level of service.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age who are currently enrolled in a university or college as an undergraduate or graduate student. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in research, data analysis, business intelligence, and market research are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should be able to work 20 hours per week.

Please forward resume and letter of interest to: Sara Reynolds