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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 3 days ago

Marketing and Communications: Public Relations Intern

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a leading cultural center for modern and contemporary art. They are seeking a Public Relations Intern to assist the PR team in researching media contacts, tracking press coverage, and preparing communications for distribution.

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Responsibilities

Become familiar with SFMOMA, its building, collection, and programs; the M+C division responsibilities; the PR team priorities, schedule, and press list; explore the PR Team’s main press list and Meltwater Database

Review exhibition materials related to SFMOMA’s 2026-2027 surcharged exhibitions; begin conducting research on potential press targets; research comparable exhibitions and related press coverage; regularly update SFMOMA’s press highlights board; review and/or contribute to select press releases and/or media alerts

Continue research on relevant media outlets and contacts; finalize recommendations to SFMOMA’s press list

Work on final project and presentation

Qualification

Public RelationsResearch SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMedia RelationsDiversity AwarenessDatabase ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Applicants must be currently enrolled in school or a recent graduate. The SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate. Bachelor's degree or minimum two years of education from an accredited college or university

If you are a current employee of the SFMOMA applying for an internship, you must be a current student or a recent graduate, within 6 months of the internship start date

Interest in the visual arts or museums, as well as working in the field of public relations or communications

Demonstrated experience with research projects and attention to detail

Knowledge of PC-based software including Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with press outlets and earned media platforms

Good research skills and experience researching a variety of subjects, ideally including art forms, media and/or news coverage

Excellent administrative and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

Understanding of and interest in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how they relate to the mission and work of a community-focused cultural organization

Enthusiasm for handling a wide range of projects

Must be able to inspect work visually