Brooklyn Arts Council

The Communications Intern will assist in organizing publicity for individual projects such as submitting listing information for events and projects, making follow-up phone calls to members of the press, researching media outlets, maintaining the press and contact database (data-entry), and archiving media coverage and visual documentation of all programs. Additionally, the Intern may help keep BAC's website up to date and do some graphic design, as needed, and assist with marketing efforts such as researching cross-marketing opportunities, conducting outreach to partners, doing mailings and maintaining BAC's social media networks (Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter, Flickr). There are opportunities for self-initiated in-depth projects relating to department needs.

Internship Period:
This is an ongoing internship. The position requires working at least two days per week, primarily weekdays and some evenings/weekends for special events.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be extremely detail-oriented and have excellent writing and internet research skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable; design experience a plus
He or she must be outgoing and self-confident in order to serve as a public voice for the organization

College Juniors and older, with an interest in marketing, public relations and the arts are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references via email to Sara DeRose, sderose@brooklynartscouncil.org

About Brooklyn Arts Council:
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) is the leading organization supporting and connecting Brooklyn�s arts community. Brooklyn�s cultural anchor since 1966, we�ve also been the catalyst helping the arts community grow. BAC serves artists and cultural organizations, and ensures residents of all backgrounds and ages have access to affordable arts experiences. We give grants, present arts events, train artists and arts professionals, teach students, incubate new projects, and promote artists and cultural groups across the borough. Our leadership has helped Brooklyn become home to more artists than any other borough and allowed the arts to flourish in Brooklyn's amazing diversity of neighborhoods.

Marketing and Communications Internship