Responsibilities

• Publication production – work with the designer, proofreader, and Director of Marketing and Communications in the creation of the festival program book. Includes coordination and routing of content; image selection and preparation; proofreading and review; layout of artwork and preparation of files for press.
• Designing Advertising artwork – create print and web advertisements for media outlets per advertising schedule.
• Digital marketing, website content, and social media – work with the Director of Marketing and Communications on email marketing, create and post content to the festival website and other websites in an effort to increase visibility for the summer festival
• Social media – produce graphics, edit videos, and write copy to promote festival events on different platforms
• Festival collateral – layout, design, and coordinate production of festival collateral materials, including invitations, press materials, postcards, signage, program inserts, and other materials as needed.
• Public relations – Work with a public relations agency on outreach to local media, edit press releases, and update press image galleries.
• On-the-ground marketing – create and execute a plan to increase the festival's visibility in the local community; includes distributing flyers, posters, brochures, and other materials in target locations.
• Image production and organization – throughout the festival, work with a photographer to select and edit images for press publication, organize and catalog images, helping to build a collection of high-quality festival images for future use.
• Onsite festival marketing – coordinate marketing and signage needs at select special events.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have advanced graphic design, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to use design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Excel is required.
• Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is preferred.
• In addition, the following qualifications are required to ensure a meaningful, well-rounded experience for interns:
• Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger, cohesive team
• Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and flexibility with different personalities and working styles
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs

Preferred

• Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) is preferred.
• An interest in classical music or the performing arts is helpful.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization’s staff in a professional, supportive environment
• A broad perspective on the many components that form an internationally renowned classical music festival
• Free tickets to select performances, subject to availability and schedule demands
• Career development assistance
• College credit, work study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your college or university. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, if desired.