
6-Month Paid Internships: Sales and/or Marketing Intern
By: Coproduction Office
Business sector: Film Industry
Field of expertise: International Sales, Marketing
Location: Paris
Paid Internship: Between 550€ and 1000 € per month depending on profile
Benefits: Dynamic and international working environment, career progression
Duration: 6 months, full time
Start date: When suitable
COMPANY PROFILE: Coproduction Office applies a distinct approach to its key fields of activity: the
production and international distribution of films by essential auteurs. Philippe Bober’s long-lasting
collaborations with filmmakers Lars von Trier, Roy Andersson, Ulrich Seidl,
Ruben Östlund and Jessica Hausner have enhanced the company with the 2017 Cannes Palme d’Or
and the 2014 Venice Golden Lion, amongst other awards.
The company currently has five films in postproduction (films by Jessica Hausner, Roy Andersson,
Thomas Clay, Gust Van Den Berghe, Heinrich Sabl) and is preparing the marketing and sales for the
films.
Coproduction Office is based in Paris and Berlin, and is looking for a sales and/or marketing
intern to complete our team of seven people. We are looking for a globally-minded and lateral-
thinking colleague, who has organizational skills, a good memory and an interest in art-house
cinema. You will assist our Head of Sales, Sophie Cabon with the preparation of international
festivals and markets.
JOB OUTLINE
You will assist our Head of sales and occasionally our managing director Philippe Bober with some
(and not all) of the following tasks:
Planning the marketing before each international market
Ensuring communication with the graphic designers, the decision makers and the printers
Creating textual elements and occasionally visuals (using InDesign and Photoshop)
Scheduling meetings for international Markets and festivals
Following up with international distributors
Searching for prospective customers, market studies
Improving and updating the client and deal database
Occasionally assisting our managing director during festivals and markets (including personal
assistance)
YOU ARE:
A native or fully-fluent English-speaker with an excellent command of a second language
(German, or Chinese is a plus)
Proficient with Excel (market studies, budgets etc.), and with InDesign and/or Photoshop
Able to demonstrate previous experience in the film industry (a plus)
A perfectionist, with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Flexible with a proactive skill set
Computer savvy and proficient in cloud-based applications and virtual workspaces
YOU WILL:
Gain an oversight on different aspects of the company, including finance and production as
we are small and flexible company
Work in a multi-lingual environment, in a friendly and motivational atmosphere with engaged
and international colleagues who bring commitment and camaraderie to their work
Obtain valuable experience from working with our Head of Sales, Sophie Cabon, as well as
with our founder Philippe Bober on unique films
We look forward to receiving your full application with a cover letter in English
at staff@coproductionoffice.eu. (NB Applications without cover letter will not be considered.)