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.