Communications Internship, Fall 2021 – The Studio Museum in Harlem

The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Department to perform functions critical to communicating the Studio Museum’s mission and offerings to Museum stakeholders, the press, and our diverse audiences. The Communications Intern will learn about institutional voice, communications strategy, media relations best practices, and assist with pulling Studio Museum press mentions and interacting with press requests weekly. The intern will work on drafting copy for the institution’s administrative, programming, and exhibition needs as well as contributing to the Museum’s magazine, Studio.

 

Applicants must possess excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, be highly organized, and able to work independently. Must demonstrate familiarity with social media and online email marketing tools (Mailchimp) and must be adept at using Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). The Media and Communications Internships are designed for mature undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in careers in Arts Communications, Media Studies, Social Marketing, Design, or related fields. If available, please provide a link to your design portfolio in the application.

 

 

Applicant must provide the following:

 

 

 

Internship requires a minimum 14 hours/week, during the work week. The total 14-week internship has a total stipend of $2940 and is entirely remote. Interns are expected to supply their own computer for the duration of the program.