Intern music department
What will you be doing?
Under the guidance of the concert producer and the music coordinator, you will help ensure the smooth running of all kinds of events during the WSA Film Music Days, the musical highlight of Film Fest Gent.
The focus is on the production preparations for the WSA Ceremony & Concert, but you will also assist with the preparations for talks, workshops, and other events aimed at film music fans, composers, and professionals. You will gain insight into various aspects of the festival’s musical operations, such as artistic and logistical production, online communication, relationship management, and administration. You can expect a diverse range of responsibilities.
As an intern or volunteer on the music team, your responsibilities will include…
Preparing rundowns, call sheets, and detailed schedules for the WSA Ceremony, and incorporating arrangements with various partners (such as radio station Klara) and staff members (such as the presenter) into the schedule
Preparing briefings for presenters, freelancers, technicians, and graphic designers, and reviewing and evaluating their work
Gathering information and materials for the program booklet and other communications about the music projects
Managing membership registrations for the World Soundtrack Academy (processing sign-ups and keeping track the database)
Various production tasks, such as ordering catering, managing volunteers, preparing parking passes and dressing room schedules, etc.
What's your profile?
You have organizational and administrative skills
You enjoy a challenge and the occasional physical task
You’re hands-on and take the initiative to get the work done
You’re enthusiastic about good planning and organization
You have strong communication skills
You’re proactive and can work both independently and as part of a team
You have an interest in film and film music
You’re willing to work evenings or weekends during peak periods
Knowledge of music (solfège) is a plus
You speak Dutch or English (at least one at B1/B2 level)
Diverse teams are strong teams. FFG strives for equal opportunity and diversity, focusing on knowledge, experience, and motivation regardless of gender, background, or age.
What can we offer you?
An exciting work experience within an international festival setting
An open work environment where you can learn a lot
This internship can be completed either on a volunteer basis or as part of an academic program.
The internship runs from late August or early September through late October—the start and end dates are flexible
Interested?
Send a cover letter and your resume to hanne@filmfestival.be by June 20 2026.
More information?
Contact us at hanne@filmfestival.be or +32 (0)4 / 68 32 43 75