The Unsung Collective

Arts Marketing & Digital Media Intern (1 Position)

Position Type: Part-Time Internship

Location: Remote (New York City residency preferred, but not required)

Term: September 14, 2026 – December 22, 2026

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible, remote schedule with biweekly check-ins and occasional meetings as needed.

Compensation: $1,200 Professional Development Stipend awarded upon successful completion of the internship.

 

About The Unsung Collective

 

Directed by Tyrone Clinton Jr., The Unsung  Collective Inc., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to celebrating people of color in Western art music in New York City. The Unsung Collective navigates countless stories that are the true fabric of historical and current events, with aims to stretch the confines of music of the Western canon. This ensemble and its members are born of the same community that bears the music by which many of these stories are told. As an ensemble, the collective is committed to fostering relationships through collaboration and sharing art with those willing to listen.

 

 

Position Overview

The Unsung Collective is seeking one Arts Marketing & Digital Media Intern to join our team for the Fall 2026 semester.

This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit arts marketing while supporting campaigns that promote performances, engage audiences, increase fundraising efforts, and build excitement around our 2026–2027 season announcements. The intern will work directly with the Marketing Coordinator, receiving mentorship in digital marketing, nonprofit communications, project management, and creative content development.

This position is designed for someone who is eager to learn. While previous experience is welcomed, we value creativity, curiosity, organization, dependability, and a willingness to grow just as much as an extensive portfolio.

 

Responsibilities

The Arts Marketing & Digital Media Intern will assist with a variety of marketing initiatives, including:

Social Media Marketing

• Design graphics using Canva

• Edit short-form videos for social media platforms

• Write engaging captions and marketing copy

• Schedule content through an approved third-party scheduling platform

• Support campaign planning and execution

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Email Marketing

• Assist with creating newsletters and email campaigns

• Format and proofread email communications

• Design graphics for email campaigns

 

Administrative Marketing Support

• Organize marketing assets and shared folders

• Assist with campaign creation and  tracking

• Participate in biweekly marketing check-ins

• Complete additional marketing projects as assigned

 

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the arts and nonprofit work

• Interested in arts marketing, communications, or digital media

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable receiving feedback and collaborating with a team

• Excited to learn and develop new skills

• A creative problem solver

• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and expanding representation within classical music

 

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants may be current undergraduate or graduate students, recent graduates, or emerging professionals with an interest in:

• Arts Administration

• Marketing

• Communications

• Graphic Design

• Music

• Journalism

• Public Relations

• Digital Media

• Related fields

Experience with Canva, video editing software, social media platforms, or email marketing platforms is helpful but not required.

 

What You'll Gain

Throughout the internship, you'll receive mentorship and practical experience in:

• Nonprofit arts marketing

• Campaign planning and execution

• Graphic design

• Copywriting

• Email marketing

• Social media strategy

• Audience development

• Fundraising communications

• Ticket marketing

• Project management

• Working within a mission-driven arts organization

By the end of the internship, you'll have professional marketing experience and portfolio-worthy projects that demonstrate your creative and strategic skills.

 

Time Commitment

• September 14 – December 22, 2026

• 5–10 hours per week

• Remote

• Flexible schedule

• Biweekly check-ins

• Occasional meetings as needed

• New York City residency preferred but not required

 

Compensation

The selected intern will receive a $1,200 Professional Development Stipend upon successful completion of the internship on December 22, 2026.

 

Application Timeline

Applications Open: August 10,  2026

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

Interviews: August 31 – September 4, 2026

Internship Begins: September 14, 2026

Internship Ends: December 22, 2026

 

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing the following:

  • Why are you interested in interning with The Unsung Collective?

  • What draws you to nonprofit arts marketing and classical music?

  • What skills, experiences, or personal qualities would you bring to our team?

  • What do you hope to learn during this internship?

  • How does this opportunity align with your academic or professional goals?

• Portfolio

  • Applicants without a portfolio are required to complete the creative exercise below. The exercise is optional for applicants with a portfolio.

 

Creative Exercise (required if you do not have a portfolio)

Choose one of the following prompts.

 

Option 1: Social Media Campaign

Create an Instagram post promoting a fictional concert presented by The Unsung Collective.

Include:

• One social media graphic

• A caption (100–150 words)

• A call to action encouraging audiences to learn more or purchase tickets

 

Option 2: Email Campaign

Create a mock email promoting a fictional Unsung Collective performance.

Include:

• Subject line

• Header graphic

• Email copy

• Call-to-action button text

 

Option 3: Short Video Concept

Create a concept for a 30-second Instagram Reel promoting a fictional concert.

Include:

• A storyboard or outline

• Suggested visuals

• Caption

• Call to action

 

We look forward to learning more about you and welcoming an emerging arts marketer to The Unsung Collective this fall. Please email application materials to info@theunsungcollective.org