Lincoln Center    

Intern, Public Relations

DEPARTMENT   

Communications

OVERVIEW   

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: it is the world’s leading presenter of superb artistic programming, is a national leader in arts education and community relations, and functions as the manager of the Lincoln Center campus, which is home to 11 separate resident organizations. LCPA presents over 350 performances annually throughout our different performance series including American Songbook, Great Performers, Live From Lincoln Center, Mostly Mozart Festival, Midsummer Night Swing, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, and White Light Festival.     

In addition, LCPA supports an array of programs for Lincoln Center Education including its community and family programming.  Further, LCPA supports initiatives related to events at the David Rubenstein Atrium, LC Kids, as well as numerous key institutional initiatives and projects.   

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Internship Program provides a unique learning opportunity for individuals interested in careers in performing arts administration and related fields. 

The Program offers invaluable hands-on training and experience through participation in projects and assignments that allow for the practical application of academic knowledge and the development of business skills necessary for a career in the arts. 

Designed to provide not only practical training but also encouragement, inspiration, and role models for a new generation, we aim to offer significant opportunities for networking with senior-level administrators through educational workshops and informational meetings. Interaction with fellow interns and professionals on staff allow for the creation of valuable contacts for the future. 

The Communications Department is responsible for defining, developing, and overseeing the overall messaging and media strategy for LCPA’s performances, events and programs, and institutional initiatives. Comprised of three areas—public relations, social media, and original editorial content. Internships with Lincoln Center Public Relations are designed to provide students who are pursuing, or considering pursuing, careers in arts administration, arts education, or public relations (especially in entertainment or the performing arts) valuable, hands-on experience in all aspects of performing arts publicity with one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Actively involved in creating, executing, and evaluating a successful publicity campaign. 

• Researching and gathering artist background materials; 

• Editing/writing press releases; 

• Assisting with coordinating electronic distribution of press releases; 

• Coordinating press tickets and managing press ticket distribution at events. 

• Tracking/compiling press clips 

• Preparing statistics on press coverage; 

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and other weekly meetings and occasional outings with the full Communications Department. 

• In addition, the Intern will support the social media unit as needed.

• Attendance at evening or weekend events will be required, and additional administrative tasks will be assigned as needed.

Programs and projects during this period include:

• Midsummer Night Swing

• Lincoln Center Out of Doors

• Mostly Mozart Festival

• Live from Lincoln Center

• Programming at the David Rubenstein Atrium

• Lincoln Center Education

• Community engagement events

QUALIFICATIONS   

This internship might be right for you if you are:

• Passionate about public relations, media strategies, and brand building

• Experienced with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat 

• Knowledgeable in MS Office, especially Excel

• Excellent in writing and editing 

• Able to work well with others 

• Highly attentive to detail and punctual

• Comfortable communicating with members of the press in person, on the telephone, and over email

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible, with a great sense of humor 

• Able to work evenings and weekends

• Experience and/or an eye for photography and videography preferred

All internships are paid at $15 per hour. Interns are expected to work 35-40 hours a week. This is a seasonal position from end-May 2019 through to August of 2019.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE   

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the link provided. Cover letters, outlining your interest in Lincoln Center and your salary expectations, are required for applications to be considered complete. Submissions without cover letters will not be reviewed.  

Internal candidates should submit an application via the employee portal.  

It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.   

LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.