As part of the Media and Content team, the intern will take part in creative brainstorming and execution of digital content and social media campaigns, editorial content, and publicity collateral that tell the stories of productions, events, and community initiatives of Center Theatre Group. The Media and Content Intern will also support with on-site multimedia coverage of special events for Center Theatre Group. This position will work 40 hours a week from June to August.
The Media and Content Intern must meet all the qualifications of the LA County Arts Internship Program. The intern must be a qualified undergraduate with a genuine interest in communications, journalism, and social media. Experience writing or editing for a publication (student newspaper, blog, etc.), a familiarity with Chicago Style; and the ability to balance multiple projects are extremely useful. Interest in nonprofit arts and theatre and/or journalism is a plus, as well as basic knowledge of Photoshop (or other image editing software), Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera and/or iPhone photography, Premiere (or other video editing software), and calendar and task management applications is a plus. Applicants must have reliable transportation (metro pass can be provided). Parking will be provided.
At Center Theatre Group and under the leadership of Artistic Director Snehal Desai and Managing Director/CEO Meghan Pressman, we believe theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage. Theatre creates the energy that feeds a city, a culture, and a society. Theatre reflects the community it serves. As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, we proudly continue our more than 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. We entertain. We create. We engage. We inspire. We put theatre at the center of it all.
Interested applicants should first review the application materials and submission process via www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Internships. Interested applicants should email 3 items to internships@ctgla.org: 1. Resume in PDF that demonstrates their interest and experience related to the internship focus area. 2. Cover letter in PDF that clearly states their career objective and how this internship would support their goals. A strong cover letter will outline an applicant’s interest in this specific internship at Center Theatre Group and demonstrate that the applicant has researched the organization. 3. Center Theatre Group Internship Program Application PDF, which is available at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Internships.