Communications Intern

Communications Internship

Department: Communications

Status: Unpaid Internship

Duration: 6 months, up to 20 hours per week

Reports to: Communications Coordinator

Summary

Join the Communications team in supporting the storytelling and public presence of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly. During your internship, you will contribute to year-long social media and public relations campaigns while gaining hands-on experience at a major nonprofit performing arts institution.

This is an unpaid internship.

During your internship, you will:

• Assist with the management, development, and scheduling of social media content.
• Conduct social listening and performance analysis across all social media platforms.
• Support daily media monitoring by compiling and distributing coverage reports.
• Assist in drafting news releases, media alerts, blog posts, pitches, and other written content.
• Research and contribute to special projects highlighting programming and educational initiatives.
• Support on-site coverage of Orchestra programs, including escorting media and documenting events for social media.
• Contribute to long-term departmental projects, such as organizing media lists and developing historical calendars.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, which may include one-on-one informational sessions with senior leaders, attending internal meetings, and contributing to content strategy sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Strong writing skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Effective time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

A cover letter and resume are required.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) bring together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.

Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.

Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.