Cheekwood · 18 hours ago
Digital Communications Intern - Summer 2026
Cheekwood is a renowned botanical garden and museum in Nashville, offering a unique opportunity for interns to engage in digital communications. The Digital Communications Intern will collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging content for various social media platforms, focusing on video production and analytics.
ArtMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work with the Social Media Specialist to create content for Cheekwood’s social media channels. This may include writing blog posts, creating graphics, editing photos or videos, and developing multimedia content
Capture photographs and film footage of exhibitions, programs, tours, and events for marketing and social media purposes, occasionally requiring evening and weekend availability
Participate in all stages of content creation, from pre-production planning to production and post-production editing
Assist the Social Media Specialist in researching trends, brainstorming ideas, and creating a weekly video plan for TikTok and Instagram that aligns with Cheekwood’s brand and resonates with our target audience
Analyze and track TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram analytics for monthly reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong working knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to meet deadlines
Proficiency with video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, and familiarity with other video editing applications such as CapCut
Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Illustrator is a plus
Working knowledge of DSLR camera is a plus
Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and aesthetics
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be an undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a degree in Interactive Media, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Video Production, Communications, Advertising or any related major
Benefits
Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to various local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.