Spring 2027 Communications Intern

Collections That Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Department to perform functions critical to communicating the Studio Museum's mission and offerings to Museum stakeholders, the press, and our diverse audiences.

The Communications Intern will learn about institutional voice, communications strategy, and media relations best practices, and will assist with drafting copy for the institution's administrative, programming, and exhibition needs, as well as perform administrative tasks to

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media and online email marketing tools.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft 365.
• Interest in arts communications, media studies or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting copy for the institution's administrative, programming, and exhibition needs.
• Support communications strategy and media relations practices.
• Learn institutional voice and maintain Communications Department records.
• Perform administrative tasks to support department operations.

Skills

Writing and communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft 365

Social media tools

Job description

Summary

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Key Details

• Internship
• 144 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
• Posted 1 week ago
• $5,040

Website Studio Museum in Harlem

Summary

The Communications Intern will work with the Communications Department to perform functions critical to communicating the Studio Museum's mission and offerings to Museum stakeholders, the press, and our diverse audiences. The Communications Intern will learn about institutional voice, communications strategy, and media relations best practices, and will assist with drafting copy for the institution's administrative, programming, and exhibition needs, as well as perform administrative tasks to support the maintenance of the Communication Department's records.

Key Details

• Stipend: $5,040
• Duration: 14 weeks (January 11 - April 16, 2027)
• Schedule: PT (20 hours/week)
• Deadline: November 6, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Eligibility

Applicants must possess excellent writing and communication skills, superb attention to detail, be highly organized, and be able to work independently. Must demonstrate familiarity with social media and online email marketing tools and must be adept at using both the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) and Microsoft 365. The Communications Internships are designed for mature undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in careers in arts communications, media studies, social marketing, design, or related fields. If available, please provide a link to your design portfolio in the application.

About

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

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