[Summer 2026] Communications Internship

Whitney Museum of American Art • New York, NY

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Whitney’s summer internship program is a full-time, paid, nine-week session primarily for undergraduate students. The program includes training, direct work experience, professional development, and a weekly speaker series. The 2026 Summer internship will be hybrid, meaning interns will work onsite at least three days per week. The program will begin on Monday, June 1, and end on Friday, July 31. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. The application window for our Summer 2026 Hearst Family Internship is now open through Friday, January 16th. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline. The Whitney seeks a Communications intern for Summer 2026. To view all Internship opportunities and to learn more about The Whitney's offerings, please refer to our Internships Page.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Interest in public relations and communications, as well as modern and contemporary American art
• Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Undergraduates (rising sophomores and up) currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year’s worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible

Nice To Haves

• While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
• Previous museum experience is not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for upcoming Whitney exhibitions and press events, including:
• Researching and developing lists for targeted press outreach
• Compiling press images and materials for press kits
• Organizing materials for press previews and tracking events RSVPs
• Monitor and track media coverage of the museum and its exhibitions and programs. Other media monitoring tasks include:
• Contributing to weekly press highlights reporting
• Updating earned media impressions, press clipping highlights, and collecting top press quotes for exhibition reports
• Assist with maintenance of press database in Raiser’s Edge
• Assist with promotion of public programs and events through calendar listing submissions

Benefits

• Interns will be paid a stipend of $6,500 for full participation.
• Generous support for Hearst Summer Interns is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees