Intern, Media & Public Relations (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Help develop and implement PR strategies at Wolf Trap performances and events by writing and assisting with the distribution of press releases, coordinating press attendance, media coverage tracking, crafting pitches, working with local media, artist’s publicists, and more. Respond to queries from both press and public Assist with the on-site summer press office Assist with upkeep of a variety of Wolf Trap digital communication tools Populate online event sites with Wolf Trap performance detail Write promotional articles and artist biographies Proofread and edit copy
Requirements
- Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Public Relations, Journalism, or Arts Administration majors/backgrounds preferred
- Experience with digital communication tools, including media tracking tools (such as Cision)
- Familiarity with the local press and related print, broadcast, and online news outlets
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
Nice To Haves
- Public Relations, Journalism, or Arts Administration majors/backgrounds preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement PR strategies at Wolf Trap performances and events
- Write and assist with the distribution of press releases
- Coordinate press attendance
- Track media coverage
- Craft pitches
- Work with local media and artist’s publicists
- Respond to queries from both press and public
- Assist with the on-site summer press office
- Assist with upkeep of a variety of Wolf Trap digital communication tools
- Populate online event sites with Wolf Trap performance detail
- Write promotional articles and artist biographies
- Proofread and edit copy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
