Social Media Intern

Position: Social Media Intern

Department:  Communications

Program Overview: The Lincoln Center Internship Program is a paid, in-person arts administration internship designed for NYC-based undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful, real-world experience in the cultural sector.

This program cultivates the next generation of leaders by offering hands-on work opportunities and access to professionals across the arts and culture field.

As part of this program, the Social Media Intern will join the Communications Department, supporting digital content creation and community engagement efforts that help amplify Lincoln Center’s programming and mission across platforms.

Interns gain access to:

Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector
Professional development workshops focused on career readiness
A vibrant community of peers and program alumni
A Conversation Series featuring leaders across Lincoln Center
Access to special events that reflect Lincoln Center’s mission as the world’s leading performing arts center

What you’ll get to do:

Draft social media posts to promote Lincoln Center Presents events
Support editing of social graphics and video content
Assist during video content shoots
Respond to messages and comments in social inboxes to foster community engagement
Help create and post Instagram Stories
Participate in brainstorms for social content planning
Research trends and ideas to inform future campaigns and content
Support social influencer campaigns by assisting with research and outreach

You'll be a great fit if you are:

A college student or graduate student with an interest in communications, social media, graphic design and content creation, or marketing
Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
Available to work 20 hours per week from February – May 2027
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support live event coverage
Familiar with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, etc.)
Experience with video editing for social media (using tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Reels, TikTok etc.)
Experience with graphic design software (e.g. Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, Canva)
Able to write social copy with minimal grammatical or spelling errors
Comfortable with collaboration and proactive communication
A self-starter who also thrives in team environments

What to include in your application:

Resume & Cover Letter
Samples of previous work/social media content as relevant. Can include but is not limited to videos, graphics, social media posts, etc. (OPTIONAL)