Communications Internship

Communications Internship (Temporary Part-Time)

Communications

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Editor, the Communications Intern will contribute to projects for the editorial and press teams. In addition to developing and authoring a variety of relevant, engaging written texts and editing and proofreading content across numerous departments at the museum, the intern will gain experience in editorial, press, and administrative tasks relevant to the daily running of the museum’s communications department, and collaborate with multiple other departments at the museum including marketing, education and public programs, graphic design, rights and reproductions, and curatorial teams.

This is a 6 month paid internship, approximately 24 hours per week at $17.87/hour

Anticipated Start Date: November 17, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the editorial team, learn to research, develop, and author written content for the museum’s Unframed blog and Insider magazine, showcasing collection highlights, exhibitions, public programs, or other museum activities.
• Learn to edit, proofread, or upload written content on the museum’s website, blog, or other digital communications channels, gaining familiarity with the museum’s editorial standards and processes.
• Support the proofreading of digital and print content for projects related to press, marketing, membership, development, education, public programs, or exhibitions.
• Liaise with curatorial and other staff to interview or gather information for digital or print content, familiarizing themselves with departments and activities throughout the museum.
• Liaise with the rights and reproductions department to learn to secure image rights for digital or print, familiarizing themselves with image licensing procedures.
• Monitor and log press conversations, maintain tracking documents and press lists, and support the development and rollout of new reporting metrics.
• Assist with researching for and developing the museum’s 2026 press planning calendar.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program, or recently graduated within 1 year, and reside in the Los Angeles vicinity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Application deadline is October 22, 2025.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter.

To Apply, please use the following link.