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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to help identify new press prospects and build media contact lists.
- Draft and submit event listings and calendar pitches to outlets.
- Monitor, track, and compile press coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets.
- Occasionally help manage or track inquiries sent to pressoffice@lincolncenter.org under staff supervision.
- Provide onsite assistance at performances, events, and galas—supporting press check-in, photography, broadcast camera shadowing, and interviews.
- Assist with event preparation, including assembling face sheets, tip sheets, briefers, and run-of-show documents.
- Capture simple b-roll footage using a phone during events as requested.
- Assist with creating and maintaining photography schedules, shot lists, and run-of-show documents.
- Support onsite photography needs.
- Generate digital waivers and help manage QR codes, DAM (Digital Asset Management) links, and other tools that support photo 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.
- Collaborate with the social media team on shared photography assets and content needs.
- Help maintain internal calendars, spreadsheets, contact lists, and organizational trackers.
- Assist with Dropbox organization, DAM uploads, and file-naming conventions.
- Proof select press materials and occasional social media copy as needed.
- Stay informed on trends in arts, media, and culture to support PR planning and storytelling.
- Perform additional PR administrative tasks as needed to support smooth departmental operations.
Requirements
- A rising college junior or senior, recent grad, or equivalent.
- Based in New York City or the Greater NYC area.
- Available to work 20 hours per week from February – May 2027.
- A self-starter who also thrives in team environments.
- Passionate about arts, leadership, and community impact.
- Exemplify teamwork, organization, innovation, resilience, inclusivity, and enthusiasm.
- Must include Resume and Cover Letter in application.
Skills
- Press research
- Media list building
- Event listing drafting
- Calendar pitching
- Press coverage monitoring
- Inquiry management
- Onsite event support
- Press check-in
- Photography support
- Broadcast camera shadowing
- Interview support
- Event preparation
- B-roll footage capture
- Photography schedule creation
- Shot list creation
- Run-of-show document creation
- Digital waiver generation
- QR code management
- DAM link management
- Photo asset review
- Photo asset routing
- Photo asset sharing
- Photo asset organization
- Dropbox organization
- DAM uploads
- File-naming conventions
- Press material proofing
- Social media copy proofing
- Trend analysis in arts, media, and culture
- PR planning
- Storytelling
- Administrative support
Location
- New York City
- Greater NYC area
Work Type
- Paid
- In-person
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Salary/Compensations
- Paid
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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 the manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus.
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations.
- We are a leading Arts Presenter, curating numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more.
- We are an Education Hub, having reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 diversity and inclusion, 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.