DOK Industry is where the international documentary, animated film and XR industry meets at DOK Leipzig. Every year, some 2,000 industry representatives meet here to discuss new works and latest developments. With a slate of programmes and events, DOK Industry fosters the creation and circulation of documentary film projects from initial concept to market.
To assist the team, we are looking for an
Intern for DOK Industry Programme (all genders)
Period: 24 August to 20 November 2026
Hours: approx. 30 – 35 h/week
Your tasks:
- Participating in the planning and implementation of the DOK Industry programme as well as general assistance within the DOK Industry department
- Assisting in the communication with project representatives, speakers, moderators, participants, curators and tutors (mainly in English)
- Following up with former participants on the progress of their film projects and documentation of their success stories (e.g. festival premieres, market selections, awards, grants, distribution and circulation)
- Researching of current profiles of broadcasters and platforms as well as potential partner organisations
- Processing of participation confirmation forms
- Assisting the editing process of the DOK Co-Pro Market Project Book
- Supporting the coordination of the Animation Lab and DOK Co-Pro Market
- Participating in the selection of films for DOK Film Market and film registration
- Researching in areas such as industry trends, greening of film festivals and the industry, innovation, diversity and inclusiveness, digital technologies
- Writing and editing of texts (mainly in English, e.g. newsletters, website, etc.)
- Creating and maintaining personal schedules of invited guests
- Communicating with volunteers, planning shift schedules and organising the kick-off meeting
- Maintaining a resource library, documentation of work processes (Wiki)
- Maintaining databases (projects, contacts, industry insights)
- Compiling and evaluating statistics (projects, attendees, etc.)
- Supporting the creation of feedback surveys and evaluation
We are looking for:
- An interest in the documentary, animation and XR industry
- A collegial approach: amicable, convivial and resistant to stress
- An ability to work independently and meticulously
- Good organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency and skill in Internet research and all common office applications. Experience with databases is beneficial.
- An excellent command of German and English
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming team and a creative working atmosphere
- Supervision in the handling of all tasks (independent sub-projects as appropriate)
- Work experience at one of the most renowned documentary film festivals in the world
- Insight into and cooperation with many of the festival’s other departments
- Access to the best and latest documentary and animated films
- Insight into the workings of filmmaking and the documentary film industry
- A paid internship
We can only offer the internship to students who are completing it alongside a university course or as a compulsory internship.
Our team is committed to diversity and inclusion. Variety in the backgrounds, perspectives, approaches and experience of the team members benefits our work and our interaction. We therefore welcome applications from anyone with suitable qualifications. Among equally suitable candidates, applications from individuals with a severe disability will be given preferential consideration.
Please send your application (letter of motivation and short curriculum vitae in tabular form) to Angela Pacher, bewerbung [at] dok-leipzig [dot] de (bewerbung[at]dok-leipzig[dot]de) until 27 July 2026.
