Film Crowdfunding Intern

Job Description: Film Crowdfunding & Audience Development Intern

Company: Baboon Animation

Department: Marketing & Digital Strategy

Location: Remote / New York, NY

Term: Seasonal (Spring, Summer, or Fall)

Summary

Baboon Animation is seeking a strategic and digitally-savvy Film Crowdfunding Intern to join our production team. As the landscape of independent film shifts toward direct-to-consumer financing, this role is critical in bridging the gap between high-concept animation and community-backed funding. The intern will get hands-on learning experience in the architectural design, launch, and management of crowdfunding campaigns (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Seed&Spark) for upcoming animated series and feature film projects.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Campaign Strategy & Architecture: Assist in the structural design of crowdfunding campaigns, including goal setting, timeline mapping, and the development of a tiered "Rewards and Incentives" matrix.
• Copywriting & Content Narrative: Draft compelling campaign copy that translates the artistic vision of the directors into a persuasive call-to-action for potential backers.
• Community Management: Act as a primary point of contact for the donor community; manage FAQs, engage with backers in comment sections, and maintain momentum through regular project updates.
• Backer Research & Outreach: Identify and map "super-fan" communities, niche animation forums, and influencer networks to expand the campaign’s reach beyond organic audiences.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Track daily conversion rates, traffic sources, and contribution trends to provide weekly performance reports to the executive team.
• Fulfillment Planning: Collaborate with the production team to logistics-plan the delivery of physical and digital rewards, ensuring budget adherence and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Film/Media Studies.
• Digital Literacy: High proficiency in social media ecosystems (TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter) and an understanding of how to leverage these platforms for conversion.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional storytelling ability and a professional tone in written correspondence.
• Project Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and "live" campaign variables in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual Awareness: Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to assist in creating social assets for the campaign is a significant plus.

Operational Details

• Compensation: College Credit
• Hours: 16–40 hours per week.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief portfolio or writing sample. In your cover letter, please mention one successful crowdfunding campaign you followed and why you believe it resonated with its audience.

Baboon Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diverse perspectives that community-driven filmmaking brings to the animation industry.

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11216