Digital Marketing Intern

Are you ready to explore a career in communications and marketing in the art world? Join FotoFest as a part-time Digital Marketing Intern (DMI), and you’re guaranteed to learn new skills and processes that will challenge you and prepare you for success.

Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Engagement (MCE), the DMI is part of the Communications department and will produce content that engages the public with FotoFest’s mission, exhibitions, and programs. This individual must be detail-oriented and comfortable with writing.

In addition to gaining writing and designing experience, you will finish this internship knowing how to create a social media strategy and plan for an art exhibition, along with a complete social media plan to add to your portfolio.

Commitment:

Begins summer 2025 (June)
Ends fall 2025 (September–October)
17–20 weeks (approximately 4–5 months)
Total hours: 120

Tuesdays and Thursdays in office
3 hours/day; 6 hours/week
Two schedule options: 1 PM – 4 PM or 2 PM – 5 PM

Program hours:

Required to work at least three programs/month
Shifts are dependent on program times
Shifts are typically during evenings on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays (see past program times at https://fotofest.org/ff_programs)

Eligible applicants must:

Be an enrolled student in a 2–4 year college or a recent graduate
Live in or relocate to the Houston or surrounding area
Have reliable transportation
Have a reliable laptop capable of internet connection and simultaneously running multiple programs

Qualified applicants will possess:

A knack for storytelling and can transform complex ideas into clear, engaging content 
A working knowledge of graphic design and design software (e.g., Canva, etc.)
Good writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for grammar and punctuation 
Social media savviness and familiarity with current trends and best practices 

The DMI is primarily responsible for:

Managing FotoFest’s social media accounts
Developing social media plans
Designing digital graphics and emails
Writing and editing text for various purposes
Recording and reporting metrics

The DMI will:

Design graphics (e.g., announcements, monthly event carousels, press clippings, reviewer profiles)
Design weekly email newsletters
Record metrics and report verbally
Manage social media (e.g., creating feed posts, Stories and Highlights, Reels, commenting, and messaging)
Collaborate with MCE to develop social media plans
Livestream events
Photo edit (i.e., select images from FotoFest’s archive for social media use)
Write text based on communication needs
Copyedit (i.e., edit text for grammar using FotoFest’s writing style guide and the Chicago Manual of Style)
Edit and summarize text (i.e., condense large text by rephrasing, restructuring, and rewriting for brevity, clarity, and tone)
Demonstrate kindness, professionalism, and punctuality
Represent FotoFest Communications and Marketing in person and online
Assist with FotoFest programs
Assist with other FotoFest departments if time permits

The DMI will use the following programs on a weekly basis:

Canva
Constant Contact
Google Chrome
Linktree
Meta (Business Suite, Facebook, Instagram)
Microsoft (Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, Word)

The pay is a $1,200 stipend upon the completion of 120 hours.

The dress code for this internship is business casual.

Click the link to complete the internship application with your cover letter, resume, work sample, and design sample, along with your short answers.

Questions? Email Asaeda Badat at press@fotofest.org.