Arts Marketing & Creative Media Intern (Hybrid)

Washington Performing Arts; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Hybrid schedule

Stipend and transportation support

Job summary

Washington Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is seeking a Spring 2027 Marketing, Communications, and Creative Media Internship. The role provides administrative support and logistics help to the MCCM department, offering a hands-on learning environment in nonprofit arts marketing.

The intern will assist with copy, campaigns, event programming, and content creation while engaging with a passionate team that serves the DC community through vibrant performing arts experiences.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older at the time of applying
• High School Diploma
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area
• Completion of a background check required

Responsibilities

• With the marketing team, brainstorm and develop ideas for increasing awareness and participation in WPA’s programs
• Craft copy for email campaigns and advertising including The Washington Post Guide to Lively Arts listings
• Support creation of program content and print/digital materials; coordinate with local print vendors
• Develop group sales and student ticket fliers with Patron Services team
• Research local businesses for cross-promotional opportunities
• Assist with social media copy and brainstorm new content ideas
• Assist with video/photo content for the annual gala (Mar 13, 2027)
• Help build email surveys in the e-marketing platform (WordFly)
• Upload and tag organizational photos in ResourceSpace
• Scan archival photos and back up audio/video files
• Participate in internship professional development meetings and networking
• Opportunities to work as support staff at performances
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Marketing concepts

Curious mindset

Self-starter

Deadline oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Washington Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is seeking a Spring 2027 Marketing, Communications, and Creative Media Internship. The role provides administrative support and logistics help to the MCCM department, offering a hands-on learning environment in nonprofit arts marketing.

The intern will assist with copy, campaigns, event programming, and content creation while engaging with a passionate team that serves the DC community through vibrant performing arts experiences.