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