Funny Women Seeks PR & Marketing Intern

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James Burns

Funny Women are on the look out for a friendly and self-motivated person to assist in the promotion of our workshops and the launch of an exciting new project. The internship will be based in West London for two days a week from July until September 2014. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

–          Maintaining media contacts

–          Updating social media

–          Promotion of shows and events

–          Writing articles and reviews for website

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

–          Good knowledge of social media

–          Excellent writing skills

–          Strong communication skills

–          Proactive approach to tasks

–          Friendly and enthusiastic

–          Passion for stand-up comedy

BENEFITS

–          Internship is unpaid but expenses will be covered

–          Good experience working for a leading comedy brand

–          Flexible schedule

How to apply:  Please email your CV and covering letter to kate.stone@funnywomen.com

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.

WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!

WHO CAN ENTER?

This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?

Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?

We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.

HOW IS IT JUDGED?

Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.

WHAT CAN I WIN?

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