Spring 2027 Marketing & Communications Internship

About the Internship

Levitt Pavilion Dayton is seeking a creative, curious, and community-minded student for a paid, hands-on educational experience as a Marketing & Communications Intern for Spring 2027. This internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for the summer concert season, including announcing and promoting artists, managing communications, and understanding advertising and media relations.

• Internship Dates: January 18 – April 30, 2027
• Time Commitment: 10–15 hours/week for 12 weeks
• Compensation: $1,500 stipend
• Application Deadline: December 2, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Spring Project: Concert Season Communications Plan:
• Develop a promotional plan for selected artists in the upcoming concert season.
• Research artist backgrounds and identify opportunities for interviews and media coverage.
• Recommend artists for promotion across social media, newsletters, and local media.
• Collaborate with staff to create a practical plan for summer promotions.
• Storytelling & Public Relations:
• Write artist spotlights, website features, and other content to introduce musicians.
• Assist in drafting press releases for concert announcements and other news (with staff guidance and final approval).
• Tell stories about the community, sponsors, and partners to highlight the impact of free live music.
• Social Media & Digital Marketing:
• Assist in planning and creating social media posts for the summer concert season.
• Write content for email newsletters and update concert information on the website.
• Help organize promotional materials.
• Assist with creating simple graphics and other digital content for social media and the video wall.
• Advertising & Sponsorship:
• Participate in advertising planning meetings to understand local media partner collaboration.
• Help prepare and organize materials for advertising campaigns.
• Assist with sponsor recognition by verifying inclusion of names, logos, and acknowledgments in marketing materials.
• Live Event Experience:
• Provide marketing and content support at select Levitt UpClose concerts.
• Gain insight into event preparation and audience engagement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• College student studying marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related fields.

• Enjoys writing and storytelling about people, music, and community.

• Interest in social media, marketing, and content creation.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

• Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and receiving feedback.

• Excited about the arts and Levitt Pavilion Dayton's role in downtown Dayton.

• Experience with Canva, photography, video editing, or website management is helpful but not required.

How to Apply

Submit:

• A resume
• A creative introduction: Share a meaningful song, artist, concert, or music-related memory in a format that reflects your personality (e.g., short written piece, video, social media-style post, graphic). Focus on your perspective and expression, not production skills. Submissions limited to one page or one minute.

Send applications to: [email protected]

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