Communications Intern

Department: Communications

Reports to: Director of Communications

Status: Unpaid Internship

Duration: 3 months, up to 20 hours per week

Summary:

The Communications internship is an excellent opportunity for students looking to further their social media and media relations skills, while simultaneously gaining first-hand experience working for a major non-profit performing arts institution. The Communications Intern will work closely with the Director of Communications on Philadelphia Orchestra-related projects, including the development of creative social media content, media pitches, and more, supporting long-term strategies of the department. This is an unpaid internship.

Leading with our bold vision to inspire and connect humanity through the Philadelphia Sound, we at The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. are vital influencers and conveners, emblemizing our values of being exceptional, innovative, diverse and inclusive, and authentic. IDEAS—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies—is a comprehensive transformation process, guided by our vision and values, to assess and improve all aspects of our operations, concerts, and programs, and to spur sustainable change.
Essential Functions:

• Assist with social media content generation and content calendars.
• Assist with daily media clip monitoring and archiving.
• Assist with assembling press kits, clips, and other media materials.
• Assist in writing news releases, media alerts, blog posts, pitches, and other content.
• Assist with researching special projects that promote the programming and educational components of the organization.
• Assist with on-site coverage of the Orchestra’s programs, including escorting media and documenting events on social media.
• Assist with development of YouTube optimization and SEO strategies.
• Assist with research and maintenance of media database.
• Support long-term projects of the department, including the development of historical calendars, organization of media lists, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter
• Strong writing skills and confidence to work with the public and media.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential, objective, and professional manner.
• Availability some nights and weekends for concert/event duty.
• Sense of humor.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.