Posted: Jul 1, 2026

Communications Intern

Salary Range: $15 per hour

Fall Internship starting Mid-August

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).

Job Summary:
The Communications Intern works alongside and learns from the Playhouse Square communications team by supporting publicity & media relations efforts, creating content and performing general administrative tasks. 

Areas of Direct Responsibility:
•    Publicity & Media Relations
•    Content Creation
•    General Administrative

Duties and Responsibilities:
Publicity & Media Relations

  • Assists with media interviews and events and photo and video shoots.
  • Assists with press release writing and distribution.
  • Conducts research on new and changing publications and media outlets in the area, as well as social media influencer accounts.

Content Creation

  • Assists with content creation for Playhouse Square social media channels, Playhouse Square blog and grassroots marketing efforts for department.

General Administrative 

  • Assists Communications team with media tracking via Sharepoint.
  • Publishes Playhouse Square events to online community calendars.
  • Provides support to communications staff including data entry, assembling digital press kits, scheduling and/or taking notes at meetings, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Knowledge of social media practices, as well as video and photography skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to learning and professional growth.
  • Willingness to embrace and embody Playhouse Square’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
  • Commitment to uphold and follow Playhouse Square’s Code of Engagement.
  • Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Previous office/administrative experience.

In order to apply, please submit a resume along with a cover letter to one of the following:

E-mail to pshr@playhousesquare.org

Fax to: (216) 201-9448

Mail:

Playhouse Square
Human Resources Department
1501 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44115