Spring 2027 Communications Intern

144 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with social media and online email marketing tools
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Currently a mature undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate interested in arts communications, media studies, social marketing, design, or related fields
• Optional: provide a link to your design portfolio

Pay

Stipend: $5,040

Schedule

Part‑time: 20 hours per week

Duration: 14 weeks (January 11 – April 16, 2027)