Fall 2025 Internships at Dance Media
Are you passionate about dance and eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry? Dance Media is looking for Fall 2025 Sales, Events, Social Media interns, Art, and Editorial Interns!
Location: Remote
Duration: August to December
Hours: 12–15 hours per week
Application deadline: July 7
Dance Media Mission Statement: To be the global leader in producing dance content of the highest quality that educates both dancers and nondancers, gives audiences exclusive insider access to the art form, and begins and deepens important conversations.
Sales Interns
Position Overview: We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Sales Interns to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a current student seeking college credit or a recent graduate who has a strong passion for dance, and an interest in business, marketing, or sales. This opportunity will offer a detailed look at the commercial side of our day-to-day business operations.
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- New initiative research
- Dance industry research
- Database management
- Client sourcing
- Prospecting
- Looking up contact information
- Working with our CRM system
- Pulling lists of sponsors for upcoming industry events
Editorial Intern
Position Overview: We are seeking an editorial intern who’s equally passionate about dance and journalism. This opportunity will offer a detailed look at the production of print and digital magazines.
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- Meet with editors to learn the editorial process from pitch to publish
- Prepare background research on artists, companies, trends, or relevant topics
- Contribute short-form pieces for print or web, with the opportunity to receive editorial feedback
- Upload and tag content in WordPress
- Support newsletter production
- Help to maintain editorial archive, updating website as necessary
- Conduct archival research in support of Dance Magazine’s upcoming 100th anniversary
- Attend editorial meetings and company events as appropriate
Social Media Intern
Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Social Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a current student seeking college credit or a recent graduate who has a strong passion for dance, and an interest in all things social media. This opportunity will offer a detailed look at content creation and social media in the dance world!
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct research on current social media trends in the dance space
- Brainstorm content for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and more
- Create and edit short form videos
- Create captions for short form videos
- Post short form videos to Instagram and TikTok
- Conduct research on dance influencers
- Communicate with dance influencers on social media for a variety of projects
- Discuss results, metrics, and social media analytics with an eye toward audience growth
Art Intern
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Art Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a current student seeking college credit or a recent graduate with a strong interest in dance and visual design. This opportunity will offer firsthand experience in a fast-paced media environment, supporting the design needs across our digital platforms, social channels, and publications. As Dance Media prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, this role will also involve image research and archival support—providing a unique opportunity to engage with the visual history of dance.
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in creating digital assets for web, email, and social media
- Help format and prepare layouts for digital and print publications
- Resize and retouch images according to platform specifications
- Organize and archive design files and photo assets
- Conduct visual research and gather historical images from Dance Magazine’s archives
- Participate in brainstorming sessions with editorial, marketing, and social teams
- Support the development of brand-consistent graphics across Dance Media’s titles
- Assist with visual content for special editorial projects and anniversary campaigns
Portfolio Requirement: Applicants should include a link to a digital portfolio showcasing examples of graphic design, illustration, image editing, or related visual work. Projects that demonstrate a clear visual point of view and thoughtful use of typography and layout are especially encouraged.
Events Intern
Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Events Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a current student seeking college credit or a recent graduate who has a strong passion for dance, and an interest in events. This opportunity will offer a detailed look at the commercial side of our day-to-day business operations!
Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
- Observe in-person and virtual events
- Help plan all events
- Events research
- Create and share key associations lists with events team
- Help with promotional materials for events
- Brainstorm event ideas
- Attend and help execute all events
Intern Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a relevant degree program
- Strong interest in dance and familiarity with different dance styles, genres, and artists
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
- Proficiency in conducting online research
Internship Benefits
- Opportunity to work closely with industry professionals and gain insights into the dance community
- Exposure to a wide range of dance-related content and resources
- Potential for mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Flexible schedule and remote work arrangements
- Potential for academic credit (if applicable) and networking opportunities within the field of dance and media production
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter and specify which position(s) you are applying for. Please specify your availability (start date, end date, hours per week) and any relevant academic requirements or preferences for the internship. Applications should be emailed to Suzanne Crow ([email protected]) with the subject line Dance Media Internship Application Fall 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Dance Media and will contact those selected for further consideration.