Marketing Intern

The Marketing Intern has the unique role of assisting BalletX’s Marketing & PR Specialist and the opportunity to learn the inner workings of a small non-profit performing arts organization in Philadelphia. The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day departmental tasks as well as assisting with company events. The perfect candidate will be proactive and eager to learn more about representing a growing performing arts company.

Duties include:

Digital Materials

• Website monitoring for accuracy and up-to-date content

• Set up and populate eblasts and newsletters with basic structure, titling, and appropriate content

• Upload photos and copy to calendar listings

• Research and add new calendar listings

• Social Media set up, posts, and review

Press, Touring and Advertising

• Press list: research/update new press contacts each series as turnover occurs

• Press cultivation: research new blogs and publications to add to contact list

• Assist in fulfilling requests for photos, interviews, and other content and updates

• Ensure BalletX is represented accurately online

• Help review advertiser solicitations for cost effectiveness and market relevance

Events and Ticketing

• General event management: preparations, guest relations, presentation

• Maintain postcard and brochure inventory for special events

• Manage press table: display, welcome press, distribute press packets and tickets 

Other

• Distribute print materials at locations around Philadelphia 

Qualifications

• Computer literacy, data entry experience, general office skills

• Outstanding customer service and people skills

• Ability to work some weekend and evening hours

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

• Experience with WordPress, Constant Contact, and Salesforce preferred, but not required