Communications Apprentice

Stagetime Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is seeking an intern to assist in promoting the Opera season and related programming. The role includes creating video trailers, generating social media content, coordinating artist interviews with the PR team, and filming archive footage of performances.

This 12-week, full-time internship pays $12.41 per hour and requires on-site presence in Virginia. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be located in Virginia, Maryland, or

Qualifications

• Experience with video equipment and editing software highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Publisher).
• Familiarity with opera and classical music recommended.

Responsibilities

• Creating video trailers for each Opera production to be used as marketing materials
• Generating social media content
• Working with the PR department to coordinate artist interviews & public appearances
• Filming archive footage of all Opera performances

Skills

Video editing

Social media

Communication

Opera knowledge

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Premiere

InDesign

Photoshop

Publisher

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION

12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week)

PAY RATE

$12.41/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assist Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming in promoting the Opera season to the public, which includes:

• Creating video trailers for each Opera production to be used as marketing materials
• Generating social media content
• Working with the PR department to coordinate artist interviews & public appearances
• Filming archive footage of all Opera performances

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with video equipment and editing software highly desirable
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Publisher)
• Strong organizational & communication skills
• Familiarity with opera and classical music recommended

For additional information, contact [e-mail] with questions.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard production schedule)
• Technical Theatre, Scene Painting, Props, Costuming, Lighting, and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.