Communications Intern

Department: Communications

Program Overview: The Lincoln Center Internship Program is a paid, in-person arts administration internship designed for NYC-based undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful, real-world experience in the cultural sector.

This program cultivates the next generation of leaders by offering hands-on work opportunities and access to professionals across the arts and culture field.

Interns gain access to:

• Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector
• Professional development workshops focused on career readiness
• A vibrant community of peers and program alumni
• A Conversation Series featuring leaders across Lincoln Center
• Access to special events that reflect Lincoln Center's mission as the world's leading performing arts center

• Press & Media Support
  • Conduct research to identify new press prospects and build media contact lists
  • Draft and submit event listings and calendar pitches to local and hyperlocal media outlets
  • Assist with monitoring, tracking, and compiling press coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets
  • Occasionally help manage or track inquiries
• Event & Onsite Support
  • Provide onsite assistance at performances, events, and galas-including press check-in, photography coordination, camera shadowing, and interviews
• Assist with event prep, including assembling face sheets, tip sheets, briefers, and run-of-show documents
• Capture simple b-roll footage using a phone during events as requested
• Photography & Asset Coordination
  • Help create and maintain photography schedules, shot lists, and run-of-show documents
  • Support onsite photography needs, including collecting photo waivers and shadowingLincoln Center's photographers
  • Generate digital waivers and support QR code, DAM link, and asset workflows
  • Help review, route, and share approved photo selects following events
  • Gather, label, and organize photo assets in Dropbox and Lincoln Center's DAM system
• Administrative & Organizational Support / Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the social media team on shared photo assets and content needs
  • Maintain internal calendars, spreadsheets, contact lists, and departmental trackers
  • Assist with Dropbox organization, DAM uploads, and file-naming conventions
  • Proof select press materials and occasional social media copy
  • Stay informed on trends in arts, media, and culture to support PR planning
  • Perform additional administrative PR tasks as needed

• A recent college graduate or current graduate student interested in communications, PR, journalism, media studies, or marketing
• Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
• Available to work 20 hours per week fromFebruary-May2026
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong in written communication with excellent grammar and clarity
• Experienced in writing for a publication, blog, newsletter, or communications class
• A proactive collaborator who engages well with staff, artists, and media partners
• Familiar with or curious about arts/media reporting
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic digital tools
• Passionate about the performing arts, leadership, community impact, and Lincoln Center's mission
• Exemplify teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm

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