Copy of Communications Intern at Studio Museum in Harlem

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

5292.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Communication, Attention To Detail, Organization, Social Media, Online Email Marketing Tools, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft 365

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Internship Program Description The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. *Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.* 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, 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. 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. Application Information Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience. Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding. Application Materials: To be considered, applicants must submit the following Resume A cover letter A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) Dates and Details Program Duration: January 12 – April 17, 2026 (14 weeks) Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays. Stipend: $5,292 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025 Interview Notifications Sent By: Dec 1, 2025, if you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Spring 2026 cohort. In November, we will be in the midst of programming for the Studio Museum’s opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this very busy time. Mandatory Orientation: All accepted interns must attend an in- person orientation on the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, to begin the program.

Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will support the Communications Department by executing functions critical to conveying the Museum's mission and offerings to stakeholders, the press, and diverse audiences. This includes assisting with drafting copy for administrative, programming, and exhibition needs, as well as performing administrative tasks to maintain department records.