Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival · 3 days ago
Digital Marketing Intern
Becket, MA 01223
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringJacob's Pillow Dance Festival is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Intern to support the organization’s digital marketing efforts and enhance its dynamic digital presence. The intern will work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and the Director of Marketing, contributing to a collaborative team focused on expanding audience reach through strategic digital initiatives.
EventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining
Responsibilities
Draft compelling, on-brand copy for email campaigns and create layouts that reflect Jacob's Pillow’s visual identity and messaging
Assist in the planning, scheduling, audience segmentation, and review routing for campaigns
Support on the design of visually engaging assets for email campaigns, ensuring alignment with the Pillow’s brand style and enhancing the overall impact of each message
Coordinate with teams across the organization to integrate content into campaigns that promote specific events and programs
As skills develop throughout the internship, the intern will build campaigns independently, including copywriting, designing layouts, and managing the review process across multiple stakeholders
Update and maintain program pages, event listings, and the calendar on the Jacob’s Pillow website, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Develop writing skills by contributing blog posts that highlight key programs, artists, and events, improving SEO and user engagement
Brainstorm and propose creative new blog content ideas that align with Jacob’s Pillow’s mission and audience interests
Create and update design elements for email campaigns, campus screens, event slideshows, and other digital platforms
Assist the Digital Marketing Manager in fulfilling digital design and visual storytelling requests
Assist the Digital Marketing team in managing livestreamed performances throughout the summer
Engage with livestream viewers, providing real-time support to enhance the virtual audience experience
Help manage the Pillow's general email inbox for technical support inquiries from viewers
Provide support during on-campus events by assisting Digital Marketing Coordinator with digital signage, enhancing the visitor experience through clear and cohesive messaging
Represent Jacob’s Pillow at select on and off-site events, assisting with community outreach and brand awareness efforts
As a member of the intern class, you will be required to participate in general festival-related duties that aim to broaden your scope and understanding of the various arts administration roles that exist within this field as time allows and requirements evolve. These will include but are not limited to giving campus tours, golf carting patrons, handing out tickets at will call and other ways to interact with guests, moving chairs, setting up for events, errands, and transporting artists. Training will be provided prior to participation in these activities, and while these duties will be a part of your overall experience, you will still spend the majority of your time within your primary assigned role
5-8 hours a week will be dedicated to participating in weekly seminars, career building conversations, attending dance classes, lectures, and performances
Qualification
Required
Creative and adaptable, able to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong interest in digital marketing within arts and culture organizations
Interest in email marketing, website content management, and graphic design
Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of digital marketing principles
Preferred
Experience with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Prospect2) or willingness to learn
Interest in developing skills in copywriting, visual layout, and campaign management
Interest in visual storytelling and writing in a consistent brand voice
Benefits
Housing
Three meals a day
Free access to classes
Performances
Talks
Studio usage
Travel stipend provided ranging from $0-$500.
Company
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
At Jacob’s Pillow, our mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance.
Founded in 1931
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lila Kanner
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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