Be a Social Media Intern With Pacific Symphony

About Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony, based in Orange County, California, is a world-class orchestra renowned for its exceptional performances of classical and live orchestral music. Our live orchestral music categories include Classical, Pops (contemporary), Family, Youth and Community Events. We are dedicated to inspiring and engaging our community through live orchestral music experiences, that enrich the human spirit. With a rich history and a commitment to artistic excellence, Pacific Symphony presents a diverse range of concerts, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives.

Position Description

Pacific Symphony is seeking a motivated and creative Social Media Intern to join our team as we continue to connect with our audience and share our passion for classical and live orchestral music. The intern must have completed social media content creation classes and have a skillset in content creation and graphic design. Ideally, video production experience as well. This unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of arts and cultural digital communications while working closely with our Director of Communications and VP of Marketing & Communications.

Responsibilities

1. Join Marketing & Communications team in brainstorming new content calendar ideas for social media.
2. Social Media Content Creation: Assist social media agency in generation engaging and visually appealing content for Pacific Symphony's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
3. Content Planning: Collaborate with the Communications Director and Vice President of Marketing & Communications as well as social media agency to develop a content calendar that aligns with Pacific Symphony's goals, performance schedule, and promotional campaigns.
4. Community Engagement: Foster an active and vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries from followers and fans under supervision of Director of Communications.
5. Social Media Analytics: Assist in monitoring and analyzing social media performance using relevant tools and platforms. Assist social media agency with monthly reports and insights to help optimize our social media strategy and executional marketing.
6. Promotional Campaigns: Assist in the development and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns to drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and ticket sales.
7. Live Event Coverage: Work with Director of Communications and Vice President of Marketing & Communications to attend and cover Pacific Symphony concerts and events. This content would be shared with the social media agency, Director of Communications and Vice President of Marketing & Communications, who will share behind-the-scenes content with live updates.
8. Research and Trends: Stay current with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices in order to keep our online presence fresh and innovative.
9. Participate in one social media project during the term/semester and report on it to the wider Marketing & Communications team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a social media content creator - graphic design experience, video content creation, writing experience.
• Familiarity with and an affinity for classical music and live orchestral music.
• Proficiency in and passion for using various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of social media analytics and reporting.
• Self-motivated, reliable, able to work independently and ability to attend evening events and performances.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Music, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Collegiate credit
• Social media guidance and coaching from a top social media agency in New York.
• Gain practical experience in social media management for an arts organization.
• Opportunity to network with professionals in the arts and music industry.
• Complimentary access to select Pacific Symphony concerts and events.
• The chance to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Orange County.

REQUIRED: Email volunteerservices@pacificsymphony.org your resume when you apply.

To learn about our Internship Program and other Pacific Symphony opportunities view our website here:

www.pacificsymphony.org

If you have specific questions contact:

Abby Edmunds, Senior Director of Volunteer Services

volunteerservices@pacificsymphony.org.

(714) 876-2353

We hope to receive your Internship Application for this Marketing & PR position soon and arrange an interview in the coming days.