Content Creation Intern

New Art Center | Newton, MA

Position Overview

Location: Newton, MA (on-site)

Hours: Part-time, flexible schedule (10-12 hours a week)

Start Date: ASAP. Preference given to candidates who can commit for at least one semester (a full academic year

preferred).

Help tell the story of New Art Center through photography, video, writing, email, and digital content. As our intern,

you'll capture the creativity, joy, and community that make New Art special—from classes and camps to exhibitions

and events—while building hands-on experience in content creation, email marketing, and performance analysis

across channels.

Your work will inspire new students and families to discover New Art, while building a strong portfolio in visual

storytelling and nonprofit digital marketing.

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven college student or recent

graduate interested in arts administration, marketing, or nonprofit communications.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation and Copywriting

• Photograph and film classes, workshops, exhibitions, and community events for marketing materials

• Brainstorm, script, shoot, and edit short-form video (Reels, Stories, TikToks) and static graphics

• Create and schedule content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok

• Write captions, headlines, stories, and calls-to-action tailored to specific audiences

• Maintain a content calendar aligned with seasonal programming

• Collaborate with staff to promote exhibitions, camps, workshops, and events

• Organize and maintain New Art's digital content library in Google Drive, ensuring photos and videos are easy to

find and reuse

Digital Marketing & Analytics

• Assist with email newsletters and segmented campaigns (Constant Contact) for courses, fundraising appeals, or

announcements

• Track engagement and gather weekly performance metrics using Google Analytics and platform-native

dashboards

• Suggest data-informed ideas to grow audience and improve reach

• Monitor direct messages, respond to comments, and cultivate community engagement online

You'll create photography, short-form videos, artist spotlights, behind-the-scenes content, student success stories, and

other digital content that showcases the creativity happening every day at New Art. You'll have the opportunity to

build a professional portfolio, with photo credit on published images whenever possible.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing,

Communications, Public Relations, or Business

• Interest in visual arts, photography, storytelling, nonprofit work, or marketing

• Comfortable with Instagram, Facebook, Canva and basic photo/video editing

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail

• Creative, reliable, organized, and able to work independently

• Comfortable interacting with students, families, and teaching artists to capture authentic moments

• Marketing Tech: Familiarity with Canva, Constant Contact, and other design and video software

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills

• Design Tools: Basic proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or similar graphic design applications

• Video Editing: Experience editing mobile video through CapCut, Premiere Rush, or native app interfaces

What We Offer

Compensation: $2,000 stipend. Opportunity to receive academic credit (if applicable), build a professional portfolio,

receive photo credit on published work whenever possible, and enjoy a complimentary New Art class each semester.

The opportunity to help shape the future of a beloved, nearly 50-year-old community arts organization - recently

named one of the top 5 places to discover (or rediscover) creativity by Boston Magazine.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter (in your own voice, what draws you to the New Art Center and why this

opportunity speaks to you). Additionally, we'd love to see compelling examples of your photography, video, writing,

design, or other original content that might align with this role; you can send us a link to your portfolio or social

media account or include attachments. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and encourage early

applications.

Please email all application materials to jobs@newartcenter.org with the subject heading: [Name], Content Creation

Intern Applicant

About Us

New Art Center is a nonprofit visual arts organization in Newton, MA, offering classes, exhibitions, and community

programs for artists of all ages and experience levels. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage people of

all backgrounds and abilities to apply.