Digital Marketing Intern - FotoFest

FotoFest seeks self-motivated and dedicated individuals considering careers in the arts, arts education, and the nonprofit sector. We offer internship opportunities to gain hands-on experience, develop relationships with experienced professionals, make international contacts, and have a behind-the-scenes look at the FotoFest Biennial, exhibitions, and programming.

Internships are open to current undergraduate and graduate college students, recent graduates, artists, and individuals interested in the arts, from the U.S. and other countries.

Internship Benefits

• Learn about careers in the arts

• Develop mentor relationships with experienced professionals

• Work on meaningful projects

• Share experiences within a tightly-knit group

• Receive a stipend of $1200 upon completion of 120 hours

Application Requirements

• Application Form – please fill out our application form, see below

• Letter of Intent – a one-page, typed, single-spaced essay telling us about yourself and why you want to be a FotoFest intern

• Resume – work history, other internships, and academic information (e.g., grade level, focus of study, awards, and honors)

• Work Samples – some internships require additional attachments (e.g., design sample, writing sample)

Job Description

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 

Duration 

• Begins summer 2025 (June)

• Ends fall 2025 (September–October)

• 17–20 weeks (approximately 4–5 months) 

• Total hours: 120 

Shifts 

• Admin hours 

  • 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) 

Eligibility

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 

Qualifications 

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  

Tasks 

The DMI is primarily responsible for: 

1. Managing FotoFest’s social media accounts 

2. Developing social media plans 

3. Designing digital graphics and emails

4. Writing and editing text for various purposes 

5. Recording and reporting metrics 

The DMI will: 

• Design 

  • Design graphics (e.g., announcements, monthly event carousels, press clippings, reviewer profiles)

  • Design weekly email newsletters

• Metrics 

  • Record metrics and report verbally 

• Social media 

  • 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 

  • 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) 

• General 

  • 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 

Tools 

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) 

Pay 

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

Dress Code 

The dress code for this internship is business casual. Learn more here.

Apply 

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

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

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