The Center’s Marketing and Communications interns work within the marketing and communications department to promote activities at the Center through a variety of integrated campaigns and activities, including print, television, radio and online advertising; direct marketing; public relations; e-mail communications and other strategic initiatives. Interns receive hands-on experience in a variety of marketing tasks and are exposed to the process of creating and implementing the Center’s marketing and public relations strategies. A marketing internship may involve such tasks as managing the distribution of promotional materials, trafficking materials and projects, promoting productions at community events, attending department meetings, assisting with media relations, participating in social media efforts, maintaining records, conducting market research and other administrative duties.   

Internship Basics

All internships are paid at the rate of $15 per hour. Internships require an average of 10 hours per week (built around your school schedule) over 12 weeks (120 hours total). ​Internships offer academic credit. Each semester includes 6-8 professional development sessions. Internships offer hands-on work experiences and opportunities to build a professional network.  

Requirements 

Requirements for our fall/spring internships are: Interns must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must be 18 years of age or older. Interns must be registered for credit from their college institution. Interns must be able to complete a minimum of 120 hours during the 12-week internship. Interns must be available to attend professional development sessions from 2pm-3pm on Fridays. Interns must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the start date of the internship. Segerstrom Center for the Arts will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified interns with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.