Social Media Intern

Lincoln Center

New York, NY

Internship

Intern

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The program cultivates the next generation of leaders by offering hands-on work opportunities and access to professionals across the arts and culture field. The Social Media Intern will join the Communications Department, supporting digital content creation and community engagement efforts that help amplify Lincoln Center's programming and mission across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Draft social media posts to promote Lincoln Center Presents events
Assist during social media video content shoots
Respond to messages and comments in social inboxes to foster community engagement
Help create and post Instagram Stories
Support editing of graphics and video content
Participate in brainstorms for social content planning
Research trends and ideas to inform future campaigns and content

Requirements

A college student or graduate student with an interest in communications, social media, journalism, or marketing
Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
Available to work 20 hours per week from September-December 2025
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support live event coverage
Familiar with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, etc.)
Experience with video editing for social media (using tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Reels, TikTok etc.)
Able to write social copy with minimal grammatical or spelling errors
Comfortable with collaboration and proactive communication
A self-starter who also thrives in team environments
Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva)

Nice to Have

Samples of previous work/social media content

Qualifications

Current college or graduate student status
Interest in arts, culture, communications, social media, journalism, or marketing

Benefits & Perks

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 reflecting Lincoln Center's mission

Working at Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a diverse, innovative team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs committed to advocating for the transformative impact of artistic experiences. The organization values diversity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. They foster a dynamic work environment that celebrates creativity and community engagement.

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