Communications Intern

About Our OrganizationFounded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and ternship Program Description The Museum's Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. *Please note that only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered for acceptance into the internship program.*Job SummaryThe 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, and media relations best practices, and will assist with drafting copy for the institution's administrative, programming, and exhibition needs, as well as perform administrative tasks to support the maintenance of the Communication department's records.Applicants must possess excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, be highly organized, and be able to work independently. Must demonstrate familiarity with social media and online email marketing tools and must be adept at using both the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Microsoft 365. The 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.Application Information The Summer 2025 season will feature six internship positions: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director's Office, Development and Education.Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.Applicants are required to submit the following for consideration:ResumeCover LetterWriting Sample (no more than 5 pages)Optional: A video, up to 2 minutes (max), discussing your interest in the Studio Museum, the specific position you have applied for, and how an internship would impact your career. This is entirely optional and intended to accommodate those with accessibility needs. Videos can be sent to and Details Spring 2025 Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025 (10-weeks)Requirements:21 hoursweek, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.MetroCards will be provided to cover transportation to and from our administrative office in Harlem.Stipend: $4,200Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 3, 2025Applicants will be notified about interviews by March 20, 2025If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Summer 2025 cohort.All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of June 2, 2025, to commence their program.

Created: 2025-02-20