Public Relations Intern

Press responsibilities include helping to manage media relations and materials for one of two theaters; maintaining clippings, archives, and tracking; writing press releases; and crafting story pitching strategies. Editorial responsibilities include collecting program information from dance companies, editing and trafficking copy and layouts for approval, proofreading, and interfacing with the Graphics team and print companies. As part of the Marketing team, the Public Relations Interns also develop strategy and execute targeted promotions, give public tours, work in the Box Office at will call, participate in community outreach efforts, assist with on- and off-site marketing events, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Candidates should be strong writers with an eye for detail, organized, effective time managers, and have excellent interpersonal skills and marketing instincts. Knowledge of the dance field is preferred; Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications and Marketing majors are encouraged to apply. Candidates must include two writing samples/excerpts with their application (maximum two pages each). Applications submitted without writing samples are considered incomplete. Final round applicants will be asked to complete an original writing assignment.

COVID full vaccination is required as a condition of employment for all staff, interns, and fellows.