The Communications and Archives Intern will have the opportunity to work with Skylight’s experienced staff to build engagement with Los Angeles’ diverse communities through marketing. The Intern will create a new database of physical and digital assets to serve as a living archive of Skylight’s 40 years of theatrical history. From that thorough understanding of our past, they will contribute to new marketing and development campaigns. This position will work approximately 40 hours per week from June – August; exact start and end date is flexible.
Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills (a strength in information technology and/or library studies will be very helpful). They should be a self-starter, comfortable with reporting and meeting goals, as well as adaptable and flexible. Other skills and preferred qualifications include: video editing and experience or knowledge related to managing digital files (incl. photographs, documents, and video). Strong writing and G-suite and Microsoft-suite skills are a plus.
The nationally recognized and award-winning Skylight Theatre Company is acknowledged as “a leader in new play development,” by the LA Times. Focused on finding, developing, and then producing stories that reflect the rich diversity of Los Angeles, particularly stories written by underrepresented playwrights, our development and producing approach has provided a launching pad for plays and playwrights throughout the years. Since 2017, two plays originating at Skylight have been performed Off-Broadway, another is set to open in London in 2024. Main stage productions include ASL interpreted and affinity performances (i.e. LGBTQIA, Black Communities, etc.), while Skylight's Ticket Initiative focuses on improving access to live theater by supporting subsidized free, low-cost, and 'pay-what-you-can' tickets to multiple performances throughout the run. Skylight's 40th year advancing theater and theater artists in Los Angeles was in 2023.
Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter to: Internships@SkylightTheatre.org. Include the job title in the subject line. Visit SkylightTheatre.org for more information.