About the role
Support and optimize our marketing content and social media strategy to increase followership and improve engagement. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have experience with communication and writing, image creation in Canva and Photoshop, and social media analytics and research.
Program Details
Location: New York City (remote and in-person opportunities may be available)
Schedule: Year-round openings
Compensation: Unpaid
Eligibility: College juniors/seniors, recent graduates, and career changers
International applicants welcome
Training and Onboarding
The program starts with a 1–2 week intensive training, where interns explore:
- ATW’s core mission and operations
- Essays and teachings of ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder Thurman E. Scott
- Documentaries of ATW’s award-winning theatre programs
This foundation helps interns understand the creative philosophy and real-world impact of ATW’s community service initiatives.
Meaningful Work – Real Contribution
As an ATW intern, you will:
- Participate in planning meetings and creative discussions
- Support live theatre productions and outreach events
- Manage communications, schedules, and administrative tasks
- Collaborate with experienced professionals and peers from around the world
Interns are encouraged to take initiative, try new things, and grow into leadership roles that match their strengths and goals.
Grow Your Career – and Yourself
Our NYC nonprofit theatre internship helps you develop the confidence, creative insight, and self-awareness you need to pursue your chosen path. Whether you aim for a career in arts management, theatre production, or nonprofit leadership, this internship provides the tools, mentorship, and space to thrive.
Projects will include:
- Managing the digital content calendar and social media analytics
- Creating and distributing content (campaigns, event descriptions, newsletters, blogs, infographics, videos, and press releases) on social media and traditional news outlets
- Analyzing social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability