Marketing Communications Intern - Creative PR & Social Media

Children's Museum of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full 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, special events, and nonprofit communications.

Interns will contribute to real projects supporting Houston's premier cultural institution while gaining experience in integrated marketing communications and nonprofit outreach.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Majors in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, English, or related field.

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

Marketing

Social media

Writing

Organization

Creativity

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

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, special events, and nonprofit communications.

Interns will contribute to real projects supporting Houston's premier cultural institution while gaining experience in integrated marketing communications and nonprofit outreach.