WIFT International

WIFT International, a network of over 10,000 women working in the screen industry around the world.

WIFT Internships

get a head start

WIFT Auckland advances the careers of women in the screen industry with entry level internships for tertiary film, television and media studies students as well as specialist mentoring with top industry professionals for those working in the industry and seeking to take their skills to the next level. We also have members who volunteer for subcommittees that oversee various aspects of WIFTs activities.

"WIFT advances the careers of women in the screen industry”

In February and March of each year WIFT Auckland selects interns for the current year internship programme. We take on up to 12 interns per year that meet our requirements.

As a WIFT Intern we give you:

  • Friend membership to WIFT for one year with all benefits - The opportunity to meet and liaise with professionals from across the screen industry in New Zealand and international speakers through assisting at events and workshops
  • Practical transferable skills
  • A work reference upon satisfactory completion of a one year internship - A friendly and supportive working environment that can work around your academic learning
  • A big foot in the door before you even graduate!
  • Friend membership to WIFT for one year with all benefits

As a WIFT Intern you give us:

  • Around 15 hours per month of your time from March to November. This time is mostly working directly on events with some research, and a requirement to attend up to six programme related meetings during the year

To be a WIFT Intern you:

  • Will be a female tertiary level film, television, media, communications, broadcasting or theatre student at an undergraduate or graduate level from any tertiary institution in the Auckland area
  • Will have a strong volunteer spirit, energy and initiative
  • Understand and support the goals of WIFT
  • Have an e-mail address that you check several times a week and that will reliably receive attachments including pdf files
  • Have a reliable cellphone contact number

Intern applications for 2007 have now closed. We do however welcome interest from volunteers for our awards ceremony in October, for more information please contact us here.