Editorial Content Intern — Performing Arts

Paycom - ATS; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA is seeking a talented writer for a 12-week, part-time internship (up to 21 hours/week). You will assist with collecting, editing, and proofreading artist biographies for print and digital program books and publications.

You will research, write, and edit content for program books, Wolf Trap News & Stories, and other public communications; craft copy to promote shows; help build digital program pages; and support review processes.

Qualifications

• A strong, creative writer with an interest in the performing arts.
• Exceptional copyediting skills and a sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent research and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Journalism, public relations, and communication majors are preferred; however, great writing samples will make you stand out regardless of focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, editing, and proofreading artist biographies for print and digital program books and publications.
• Research, write, and edit content pieces for program books, Wolf Trap’s News & Stories site, Wolf Trap Opera’s Insider Guide, and other public communications.
• Craft compelling performance copy to promote select shows.
• Assist with building digital program book pages on Wolf Trap's website.
• Provide support for the program book and publication review processes.
• Brainstorm and contribute new content ideas that share Wolf Trap’s story with diverse audiences.

Skills

Creative writing

Copyediting

Research

AP Style

Public relations writing

Education

Journalism/PR/Communications degree

Job description

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA is seeking a talented writer for a 12-week, part-time internship (up to 21 hours/week). You will assist with collecting, editing, and proofreading artist biographies for print and digital program books and publications.

You will research, write, and edit content for program books, Wolf Trap News & Stories, and other public communications; craft copy to promote shows; help build digital program pages; and support review processes.