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Whitney Museum of American Art · 1 month ago

[Summer 2026] Communications Internship

New York City, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a Communications intern for Summer 2026. This internship will provide students with hands-on experience in preparing for exhibitions and press events, monitoring media coverage, and promoting public programs.

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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

Qualification

Editing skillsResearch skillsComputer skillsWriting skillsPublic relations interestRaiser’s EdgeMedia monitoring softwareContent management systemAttention to detail