Creative Marketing Communications Intern Hands-on Impactful

Children's Museum Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Museum Houston seeks a creative, motivated Marketing Communications Intern to join our award-winning team. This internship offers hands-on experience in public relations, media relations, marketing strategy, content creation, social media, advertising, and nonprofit communications.

Interns will contribute to real projects that support one of Houston's premier cultural institutions while gaining valuable experience in integrated marketing communications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Majors in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, English, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and distribution of press releases and media advisories.
• Research media contacts and maintain media lists.
• Monitor and compile media coverage and prepare media reports.
• Draft social media content and assist with content calendars.
• Write website copy, newsletters, blog articles, and promotional materials.
• Assist with photography and videography coordination during Museum events.
• Support marketing campaigns promoting exhibits, seasonal events, educational programming, and fundraising initiatives.
• Conduct research on community partnerships, audience trends, and competitive organizations.
• Assist in coordinating media visits, interviews, and special events.
• Help organize marketing assets, digital files, and project timelines.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns and storytelling opportunities.
• Provide administrative support to the Marketing Communications team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Social media management

Content creation

Research

Event coordination

Education

Active college/university student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Children's Museum Houston seeks a creative, motivated Marketing Communications Intern to join our award-winning team. This internship offers hands-on experience in public relations, media relations, marketing strategy, content creation, social media, advertising, and nonprofit communications.

Interns will contribute to real projects that support one of Houston's premier cultural institutions while gaining valuable experience in integrated marketing communications.