Spring 2018 internship – Communications – Museum of Art and Design – Sept. 14
I’m writing because we’re hiring for Spring communications interns at the Museum of Arts and Design. The start date and hours are flexible, but preferably sometime in January and 2-3 days a week for 8 hour days. We’re looking at applicants on a rolling basis. The description is below.
Communications Internship
The Museum of the Arts and Design is seeking an undergraduate/graduate student interested in working in a busy Communications office. The intern will report to the Chief Communications Officer and the Communications Manager, and will work closely with a range of departments throughout the Museum.
This is an opportunity to be an integral member of a non-profit Marketing/PR department, and gain experience in a variety of areas including public relations, digital and print marketing, advertising and social media.
Responsibilities
- Promptly answer press requests regarding releases and images and field other inquiries to appropriate public affairs staff members.
- Manage weekly outreach to listings editors to ensure Museum’s exhibitions and programs inclusion. Update all relevant event calendars
- Promote MAD’s exhibition, educational and outreach programs via Social Media. Propose content. Photograph behind-the-scene museum moments.
- Monitor, format and circulate all media clips. Maintain and organize press clip database Help with logistical organization of press previews and other media events.
- Escort press on photo and film shoots approved by the Museum.
- Assist at Special Events (escort press and/or event photographer, distribute press materials, greet and check in).
- Maintain media contact database (Consolidate and update contact lists; Research specific media contacts and outlets for upcoming exhibitions and programs.)
- Help prepare Museum monthly e-newsletter (draft copy, schedule e-blast with relevant updated content, update recipient database) and work on other Museum collaterals as needed (draft short articles for members’ biannual newsletter, copy edit visitor materials etc.)
- Update and maintain press websitemadmuseum.org/about/press(upload and format press releases; update image archive).
Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; Attention to detail and strong editing and grammar skills essential.
- Strong organizational skills and prior office work experience.
- A good understanding of Public Relations and interest in the Arts & Design field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel are required. Robust Excel skills in particular are a definite plus.
- Fluency with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Hootsuite) required.
- InDesign, Photoshop and html skills preferred.
Please email your resume and cover letter to press@madmuseum.org with “Communications Intern” in the subject line.
The cover letter should detail your skill set and work experience as they might relate to Communications/PR in a non-profit, museum or art & design setting. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Location: Museum of Arts and Design at 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Hally Wolhandler
Communications Manager
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle
New York, N.Y. 10019
212.299.7737