Ellen Jacobs Associates currently seeks Digital Media/Social Media and Journalism Interns for Summer 2017.
Interns at Ellen Jacobs Associates will be part a creative and supportive work team, with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the performing arts and publicity on a national and international level.
This is an unpaid internship; interns MUST be able to get school credit and will also receive compensation in the form of performance tickets.
Interns must be available at least 15 hours per week.
Please include resume and specify for which internship you are applying.
Publicity/Journalism Intern
Responsibilities include:
-Research materials for press releases
-Gathering client materials, assembling and disseminating digital press kits (publicity reports and updates, etc)
-Handling press requests
-Answering telephone / interacting with managers and artists
-Daily monitoring of media
-Proofreading
-Coordinating and attend media/artist interview
-Petting chess, the office pup
Qualifications:
-Highly organized
-Editing and proofreading skills
-Detail-oriented
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mail Chimp, Social Media, (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
-Knowledge of Photoshop, a plus
-A love for all things New York arts—especially performing arts
*Please send resume and a writing sample to eja@ejassociates.org
Digital Media / Social Media Intern
Responsibilities Include:
-Creating social media strategy
-Updating website content
-Formatting print press and press releases
-Assistance in tailoring social media strategies to client’s unique needs
Qualifications:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Social Media
-Detail-oriented
-Basic knowledge of html is a plus