On-Site PR & Social Media Intern — Museum Communications

Art and Wellness; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, offers a Public Relations and Social Media Internship designed to round out a student or recent graduate’s portfolio with hands-on 360-degree communications experience. The role involves press outreach, social content creation, and event support within a museum setting.

The internship runs Jan 25, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027, with hours per week varying by student level.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Familiarity with using computers and the Internet as research and communications tools.
• Ability to accept and synthesize constructive critique of work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work at least 15 hours per week.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement.

Responsibilities

• Track and create weekly media reports.
• Write media alerts and press releases.
• Create social media content.
• Submit events to community calendars.
• Write occasional articles or blog posts.
• Support social media strategy with research, posts, and evaluation.
• Develop media plans, with consultation.
• Research.
• Host onsite media and production teams across Crystal Bridges and the Momentary.
• Staff interviews.
• Staff events as a representative of the PR and Social Media teams.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Computer/Internet research

Ability to accept critique

Valid driver’s license

15 hours per week availability

Confidentiality agreement

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, offers a Public Relations and Social Media Internship designed to round out a student or recent graduate’s portfolio with hands-on 360-degree communications experience. The role involves press outreach, social content creation, and event support within a museum setting.

The internship runs Jan 25, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027, with hours per week varying by student level.