Join our team as a Creative Production Intern and gain hands-on experience in arts publishing and production. Interns will support En Face Magazine as well as forthcoming dance publishing projects currently in development.

Creative Production Intern — En Face Magazine & New York–Based Dance Publishing Projects

Are you passionate about dance, ballet, and the performing arts, and eager to gain hands-on experience in arts publishing?

En Face Magazine is seeking Creative Production Interns across multiple tracks: Editorial, Design, Photography & Visual Research, Marketing & PR, Digital Publishing, and Operations.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week

Duration: 3–6 months (semester-based or seasonal)

Start: Rolling, aligned with production schedules

Reports To: Assigned Team Lead + Project Manager

About the Program

En Face Magazine supports ballet and dance organizations through high-quality print and digital publishing. Our internship program is built around real production work: interns are embedded in live teams and contribute to materials that ship. This is not an observational internship — you’ll be a trusted collaborator, gaining hands-on experience in professional arts publishing. Each intern is paired with a primary internal lead and assigned a defined scope of work aligned with one of the tracks below.

Internship Tracks & Responsibilities

Editorial Intern

Assist with producing print and digital content, from research to publication.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on artists, companies, performances, and trends
• Draft, format, and proofread editorial content
• Upload and tag content in CMS platforms
• Support newsletter and publication production
• Maintain archives and organize editorial assets
• Attend editorial meetings and assist on live projects

Requirement: Include 1–3 writing samples.

Design Intern

Support the visual production of print and digital publications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with layout, formatting, and preparation of content
• Conduct visual research and prepare asset libraries
• Retouch, resize, and format images for various platforms
• Support branding and visual consistency across projects
• Collaborate on special editorial or marketing design projects

Requirement: Include a digital portfolio showcasing design or visual work.

Photography & Research Intern

Assist with image sourcing, permissions, and visual research.

Responsibilities:

• Source and organize photography assets
• Conduct historical and archival research
• Track image credits and usage permissions
• Prepare visual materials for publications and social campaigns

Marketing & PR Intern

Support campaigns promoting En Face Magazine and its content.

Responsibilities:

• Draft social media posts and marketing copy
• Assist with email campaigns and audience research
• Engage with influencers and partners
• Support event promotion and marketing initiatives

Digital Publishing Intern

Assist with website updates, content management, and digital campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Upload and format content on websites and digital platforms
• Support email and social campaigns
• Track analytics and reporting
• Help maintain digital asset organization

Operations Intern

Support internal project workflows, organization, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Update trackers and organize project files
• Assist project managers with production timelines
• Coordinate internal and external communications
• Support cross-department production needs

You’ll Learn

• How professional print and digital publications are produced from concept to release
• Editorial, design, marketing, and digital production workflows
• Best practices for managing deadlines, communicating, and organizing assets
• How collaborative arts publishing teams operate

Why This Matters

• Contribute to real publications read by audiences across the performing arts world
• Build portfolio-worthy work and resume experience
• Gain hands-on exposure to professional creative production environments
• Leave with tangible experience, not just observation

Intern Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program
• Strong interest in ballet, dance, and the performing arts
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in conducting online research
• Comfortable working remotely and independently
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; Adobe Creative Suite or CMS experience is a plus

Internship Benefits

• Hands-on experience with live print and digital publications
• Exposure to professional arts publishing and production workflows
• Portfolio and resume-building opportunities
• Flexible schedule and remote work arrangements
• Academic credit if applicable

How to Apply

Please submit to [email protected]:

• Resume
• Short statement of interest (including preferred track(s))
• Portfolio or writing samples if applicable
• Availability (start/end date, hours per week)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be contacted for a brief interview.