2026 Summer Marketing Communications Intern at Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Wayne State University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

School credit available

Complimentary tickets to performances

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization in Indianapolis is seeking a Summer Marketing Communications Intern to join their team. This paid position offers $12/hour and provides opportunities to engage in content marketing, social media management, and event support. Ideal candidates should be marketing or communications majors with strong writing and communication skills. Experience in graphic design or photography is preferred, but a passion for the performing arts is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred majors include marketing, communications, or humanities.
• Link to portfolio or writing samples required in application.

Responsibilities

• Update content on the ISO’s website.
• Gather and create content for social media.
• Assist with marketing campaigns.
• Maintain concert information on community databases.

Skills

Social media management

Graphic design

Photography

Verbal communication

Writing

Editing

Time management

Education

Marketing or communications major

Job description

2026 Summer Marketing Communications Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Department of Marketing & Communications is seeking a student intern to join our dynamic, creative, and fun-loving team this summer! Working alongside the Marketing Director and Marketing & Communications Manager, this position assists in implementing the Department’s content marketing strategy. Depending on your skill set, you will have the opportunity to contribute to content creation ranging from social media to program book production. You’ll learn valuable skills and gain experience in event marketing, strategic planning, and implementation. A love of the performing arts and a can‑do attitude are a must! This internship is an in‑person position that includes time at the ISO’s offices in downtown Indianapolis during the week and at Conner Prairie in Fishers on the weekends. Candidates must provide their own transportation (mileage to Conner Prairie will be reimbursed.) This is a paid position at $12/hour. Successful candidates will possess exceptional verbal communication, writing, editing, and time management skills.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, updating content on the ISO’s website, gathering and creating content for dissemination on ISO platforms including social media, assisting in content creation on‑site at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, market research, and other duties as assigned.

Adhere to ISO style guide and branding playbook when implementing assignments.

Participate in weekly departmental meetings and contribute to the discussion.

As a representative of the ISO, interns must take direction and carry out assignments with professionalism and punctuality.

Assist with direct email marketing campaigns (depending on intern’s ability to acquire new skills.)

Assist with maintaining ISO concert information on various community databases.

Use the departmental task management system (training will be provided) to manage tasks, communicate with others and keep track of projects.

Write internal and external messaging, including media notices, radio scripts, program notes, articles etc.

Pull lists from customer database (dependent upon skill level).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Marketing or communications majors (and humanities majors in general) preferred.

Please include a link to your portfolio or writing samples in your application.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Social media management
• Graphic design
• Photography
• Comfortable talking to patrons
• Interest in the performing arts

COMPENSATION

A paid internship at $12/hour with mileage reimbursement included and school credit available. Unique opportunity to gain professional experience in the fast‑paced field of concert management. A few other benefits to ISO internships include complimentary and/or discounted tickets to most performances, staff assistance in resume enhancement, and flexible scheduling.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will be required to navigate stairs and be on uneven ground for long periods of time while outdoors at Conner Prairie. Requires long hours while conducting daily business operations in various weather conditions, including, but not limited to; heat, direct sun, rain. Position requires the hearing and visual acuity to converse with patrons and volunteers in person, over the phone, and via electronic communication with or without reasonable accommodation. Position also requires the ability to lift 35lbs without assistance.

OUR MISSION

The ISO inspires and unites our community through our music.

OUR VISION

The ISO sets new standards as a dynamic leader in the arts, serving our community by creating innovative, engaging, and accessible musical and educational experiences.

OUR VALUES

Inspiration: We strive to offer inspiring musical and educational experiences for everyone.

Unity: We believe that collaboration makes us stronger.

Integrity: We endeavor to instill a culture where everyone is treated with trust and respect.

Stewardship: We are entrusted with sustaining a treasured community resource and are committed to its success.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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