Digital Media Intern
2–3 days per week / Small daily stipend available
The Digital Media Intern reports to the Director of Digital Media and Strategy. Primary
duties for the internship are to provide support for the organization’s new and ongoing
initiatives on Web and Web-based social media platforms. Tasks include:
Assist with the recent relaunches of Art21’s primary websites: art21.org,
Administration of Art21’s presence on social media platforms, including Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, and others
Maintain the presentation of online video across multiple platforms
General assistance with the digital media initiatives supporting the online film
series, New York Close Up, as well as the PBS-broadcast series, Art in the Twenty-
First Century
All applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, general
research and office skills, be detail-oriented, and possess an interest in contemporary
art and/or film and television. Additional qualifications include:
Experience and confidence using Web-based technologies
Extensive experience using social Web platforms such as Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube, Vimeo, Foursquare, and Tumblr
Familiarity with basic Web development concepts; experience with Drupal and/or
development in an Apache/MySQL/PHP environment a plus
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop,
Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with WordPress and general understanding of blogging
Ability to think creatively and implement new ideas and strategies
Motivated, responsible, and self-directed individual with strong communication and
organizational abilities
START DATE
September 1 or earlier
TO APPLY
Please email resume with cover letter to: web [at] art21.org, Attention: Jonathan
Munar, with the subject line “Digital Media Intern”
NO CALLS PLEASE, thank you.
ABOUT ART21
Art21 is a non-profit organization that illuminates the creative process of today’s visual
artists through the production of documentary films, interpretive media, and live
programs that stimulate critical reflection as well as conversation. Art21 offers an
independent, “behind-the-scenes” point of view on contemporary art and artists,
producing historically relevant, primary source materials of the highest quality,
exemplified by the Peabody Award-winning documentary series Art in the Twenty-First
Century and the Peabody Award-winning feature, William Kentridge: Anything Is
Possible. Based in New York City but with a global reach on television and online,
Art21’s additional projects include: workshops for teachers and art educators; public
screenings and lectures; a blog and social media initiatives. Art21 recently premiered
the sixth season of Art in the Twenty-First Century in Spring 2012.
Though Art21 is a high-profile project, we have a small staff and a friendly working
environment. Interns are an important part of our office community, and actively
contribute to our various projects. Interns at Art21 are given exposure to all aspects of
the organization through regular contact with Art21 staff members and other interns.
Art21 internships provide a unique opportunity to learn about contemporary art,
documentary video production, educational and public programs, and other related
initiatives. In some cases, Art21 can arrange academic credit in addition to offering a
small stipend.
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