Title:

Marketing Intern

Reports to:

VP of Marketing and PR

Description:

The Marketing Intern supports the daily operations of the Marketing & Communications Department by assisting with marketing campaigns, content development, project coordination, and administrative support. This role provides hands-on experience in arts marketing within a dynamic performing arts organization, offering opportunities to contribute to audience engagement, brand awareness, digital communications, public relations initiatives, and promotional campaigns. Working collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications team, the intern will gain practical experience in executing integrated marketing strategies while supporting the organization's mission to inspire and engage the community through exceptional artistic experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Operations & Administrative Support
  • • Provide administrative and operational support to the Marketing & Communications team.
    • Assist with the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns, promotions, and audience engagement initiatives.
    • Help maintain marketing calendars, project timelines, and campaign tracking documents.
    • Support email marketing efforts, including content preparation, proofreading, and list management.
    • Assist with website updates and content management activities.
    • Compile and organize marketing reports, campaign results, and audience data as needed.
    • Coordinate internal requests and communications between marketing and other departments.
    • Support event and concert marketing activities before, during, and after performances.
    • Perform general administrative duties including file management, meeting coordination, and documentation.

• Content Coordination & Asset Management
  • • Organize and maintain digital marketing assets, including photography, graphics, videos, advertisements, promotional materials, and branded collateral.
    • Review existing marketing files and identify opportunities for improved organization and accessibility.
    • Develop standardized naming conventions, folder structures, and metadata guidelines.
    • Tag, categorize, and document assets to improve searchability and usability.
    • Coordinate with marketing team members to identify historically important content and materials for preservation.
    • Assist in gathering, organizing, and maintaining content resources for future campaigns.

• Special Project: Marketing Content & Asset Archive
  • Lead a comprehensive project to catalog and archive FWSO marketing content and assets.
  • Conduct an inventory of existing digital marketing materials across platforms and storage locations.
  • Create a centralized asset index or content library.
  • Develop recommendations for long-term asset management, organization, and retention practices.
  • Document processes and procedures to ensure sustainable use and maintenance of the archive.
  • Present project outcomes and recommendations to the Marketing team at the conclusion of the internship.

Education and Experience:

• Required
  • • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, Business, Library Science, Information Management, or a related field.
    • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Preferred
  • Interest in nonprofit organizations, performing arts, music, or cultural institutions.
  • Experience with content management systems, digital asset management platforms, or project management tools.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
  • Experience organizing digital files, databases, archives, or content libraries.
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar creative tools.

Learning Outcomes:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the position/employee from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.  

• The Marketing Intern will gain experience in:

  • Arts and nonprofit marketing strategy.
  • Marketing operations and campaign coordination.
  • Digital asset management and content organization.
  • Project planning and execution.
  • Cross-functional collaboration within a professional arts organization.
  • Marketing analytics, reporting, and administrative processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting and moving marketing materials up to 20 pounds.
• Availability to assist with select evening and weekend concerts or events as needed.

 

Expected Work Hours:

This is a part-time position expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.  Office hours of the symphony are 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday.  Some evening and weekend work as needed during the Performance Season. Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends during the performance season to support concerts, special events, and other marketing and public relations activities as needed.

Summary Statement:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the position/employee from time to time.   The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.  

Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: fwsocareers@fwsymphony.org