Communication Intern
Part-Time: Tuesdays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Minimum of 20 hours per week (additional hours, including occasional evenings & weekends, may be required for events and projects).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Embrace Playhouse Square values and programs that further Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the department.
- Assist with content creation for Playhouse Square social media channels, Playhouse Square blog and grassroots marketing efforts for department.
- Conduct research on new and changing publications and media outlets in the area, as well as social media influencer accounts.
- Provide support to communications staff including: data entry, filing, assembling digital press kits, scheduling and/or taking notes at meetings, etc.
- Assist with on-site media interviews, shoots with Playhouse Square’s multimedia content specialist and Broadway Series media nights.
- Assist with press release writing and distribution.
- Assist Communications team with media tracking via Sharepoint.
- Post Playhouse Square events to online community calendars.
- Other special projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Previous office/administrative experience.
4. Knowledge of social media practices, as well as video and photography skills
5. Outgoing, people-oriented person with outstanding interpersonal skills.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.