Communications Intern

Department:  Communications 

Program Overview: The Lincoln Center Internship Program is a paid, in-person arts administration internship designed for NYC-based undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful, real-world experience in the cultural sector. 

This program cultivates the next generation of leaders by offering hands-on work opportunities and access to professionals across the arts and culture field.  

Interns gain access to:  

• Meaningful in-person work experience in the arts and culture sector
• Professional development workshops focused on career readiness
• A vibrant community of peers and program alumni
• A Conversation Series featuring leaders across Lincoln Center  
• Access to special events that reflect Lincoln Center’s mission as the world’s leading performing arts center

What you’ll get to do: 

• Press & Media Support
  • Conduct research to identify new press prospects and build media contact lists
  • Draft and submit event listings and calendar pitches to local and hyperlocal media outlets
  • Assist with monitoring, tracking, and compiling press coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets
  • Occasionally help manage or track inquiries 
• Event & Onsite Support
  • Provide onsite assistance at performances, events, and galas—including press check-in, photography coordination, camera shadowing, and interviews
• Assist with event prep, including assembling face sheets, tip sheets, briefers, and run-of-show documents
• Capture simple b-roll footage using a phone during events as requested
• Photography & Asset Coordination
  • Help create and maintain photography schedules, shot lists, and run-of-show documents
  • Support onsite photography needs, including collecting photo waivers and shadowingLincoln Center’s photographers
  • Generate digital waivers and support QR code, DAM link, and asset workflows
  • Help review, route, and share approved photo selects following events
  • Gather, label, and organize photo assets in Dropbox and Lincoln Center’s DAM system
• Administrative & Organizational Support / Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the social media team on shared photo assets and content needs
  • Maintain internal calendars, spreadsheets, contact lists, and departmental trackers
  • Assist with Dropbox organization, DAM uploads, and file-naming conventions
  • Proof select press materials and occasional social media copy
  • Stay informed on trends in arts, media, and culture to support PR planning
  • Perform additional administrative PR tasks as needed

You'll be a great fit if are:  

• A recent college graduate or current graduate student interested in communications, PR, journalism, media studies, or marketing
• Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area
• Available to work 20 hours per week fromFebruary–May2026
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong in written communication with excellent grammar and clarity
• Experienced in writing for a publication, blog, newsletter, or communications class
• A proactive collaborator who engages well with staff, artists, and media partners
• Familiar with or curious about arts/media reporting
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic digital tools
• Passionate about the performing arts, leadership, community impact, and Lincoln Center’s mission
• Exemplify teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm  

Application Deadline:  November 30, 2026

Application Materials: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Please note: Candidates advancing in the selection process may be asked to complete an assessment to confirm role-related skills

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts? 

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community.

We are:  

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus.

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.   

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.   

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members   

Who are our people?  

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.   

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."   

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.  

What’s the news? 

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

 Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?  

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us! 

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values equal opportunity, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.