MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (DESIGN)

Golden State Ballet 
March–June 2026 | Unpaid Internship | San Diego, CA 

Golden State Ballet is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Intern to support the Company’s marketing and audience engagement efforts for the 2026 season. This hands-on internship offers practical experience in arts marketing, communications, and brand storytelling within a professional ballet organization, with the potential for consideration for roles in future seasons based on performance, availability, and organizational needs. 

This position is ideal for high school or college students seeking academic credit or hands-on experience in marketing, design/communications, journalism, or the performing arts. 

What You’ll Do 

The Marketing & Communications Intern will assist with a variety of content design/creation and communications tasks, including: 

  • Drafting copy for marketing emails, newsletters, and print materials 

  • Assisting with press releases and media communications 

  • Designing and scheduling social media content across platforms, including working with staff photographer and pulling heavily from available photo library.

  • Supporting content design/development for promotional and audience engagement initiatives, with emphasis on graphic design work.

  • Assisting with general marketing and communications support as needed.

What You’ll Gain 

  • Hands-on experience in arts marketing and communications 

  • Exposure to brand strategy and audience engagement for a professional ballet company 

  • Opportunities to collaborate with artistic and administrative staff 

  • Design-anchored portfolio-building experience with real-world marketing assets.

Who Should Apply 

  • High school or college students with an interest in marketing, communications, journalism, or the arts 

  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail 

  • Familiarity with social media platforms, print and digital design.

  • Organized, dependable, and eager to learn 

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

Compensation 

This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available depending on your institution’s requirements. 

How to Apply 

Please submit a résumé and brief statement of interest to amartini@goldenstateballet.org.