INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Art Internship

CompanyI.M.P.
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 18, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will design and break down layered artist materials into various formats for print and digital use. They will also create digital documents for social media and design for special projects and venue signage.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
203
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
I.M.P. is an independent concert promotion and production company that puts on shows for 500 to 50,000 fans at a time. The company started small — small enough to fit into a kid’s bedroom. In the 36 years since I.M.P. opened its (bedroom) doors, it has presented more than 15,000 events, hosting millions of music fans. Some of the highlights include: Lollapalooza – promoted every year it was a touring festival (1991 to 1996). Merriweather Post Pavilion – took over operations and programming beginning 2004 and is ongoing today. Virgin Festival – launched the U.S. festival, produced and promoted each year it existed (from 2006-2013). Lincoln Theatre – began operating, programming and promoting starting 2013 and ongoing. In addition, I.M.P. produces and promotes shows at other D.C.-area venues, including RFK Stadium, The Verizon Center, Echostage, Eagle Bank Arena, DAR Constitutional Hall, The National Mall, U Street Music Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, and in Baltimore, The Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric and The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: All Venues - Washington, DC
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

I.M.P.'s art internship provides a learning platform for those interested in the graphic design work that goes into promoting live concerts and events. This internship will help participants gain knowledge and experience while providing a unique working environment. Interns will work with I.M.P.'s marketing department to execute effective and creative design campaigns resulting in ticket and merch sales, increased community presence, and heightened brand recognition. We expect all interns to have a professional and positive attitude, an open mind, and a willingness and desire to learn the ins and out of design for all things concert promotions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design/breakdown of layered artist materials into various formats for weekly duties, including but not limited to print/digital poster/flyer files, web images, advertising materials, etc.
  • Creation of weekly digital Just Announced documents for I.M.P.'s various arms of social media.
  • Design for special projects, e.g. merch campaigns, t-shirt designs, etc.
  • Design for artist press shots, welcome signs, and other monthly/weekly venue display/on-site signage.
  • If applicable, creative writing for I.M.P.'s weekly email blast and other company communications.

Qualifications


I.M.P. generally offers three rounds of seasonal art internships each year:

  • Spring Semester (January - May)
  • Summer Semester (May - August)
  • Fall/Winter Semester (September - December)

​​​​​​Please be sure to include a link to your portfolio or website in your cover letter or resume.

Key Skills
Graphic DesignCreative DesignDigital MarketingSocial MediaAdvertisingCreative WritingEvent PromotionMerchandisingPrint DesignWeb DesignSignage DesignPortfolio DevelopmentTeam CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailTime Management
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignMarketing