We're Hiring A Social Media and Marketing Intern!

Hollywood Fringe is currently seeking a Social Media and Marketing Intern for the 2026 festival! Interning with Fringe is the best way to gain hands-on experience behind the scenes of the largest performing arts festival on the West Coast.

Before applying, please make sure you meet the requirements listed below, as this internship is supported, in part, by the 2026 Arts Internship program sponsored by the LA County Department of Arts and Culture. 

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Positions will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 and December 1, 2026. 

The Department of Arts and Culture encourages eligible students from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as disabled students, to apply. Eligible students may participate in the program only once.

NOTE:

• —> Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
• —> High school students who are co-enrolled in college classes are not eligible to participate in the program.
• —> Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
• —> Students must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• —> Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to verify eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.

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DESCRIPTION

The Social Media and Marketing Intern will work under the supervision of the Outreach and Operations Manager to plan and execute social media content for the Hollywood Fringe Festival, taking place in Hollywood in June.

This role includes analyzing social media data from past years to help shape branding and engagement strategies for the 2027 festival. The intern will also support in-person operations during the festival, including staffing the Box/Shop (Hollywood Fringe’s box office) and assisting with support email communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• —> Collaborate with the Outreach and Operations Manager to maintain social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
• —> Post pre-scheduled content, respond to messages, and assist with content creation using Canva templates
• —> Create original content, including Instagram Reels, to drive festival engagement
• —> Assist with staffing the Box/Shop and responding to support emails during the festival
• —> Support day-of set-up and/or strike for major events, including Opening Night, Awards, and Closing Night
• —> Capture social media content at festival events
• —> Conduct post-festival analysis of social media performance
• —> Develop a proposal for the 2027 social media strategy, including:
• —> Engagement goals and tracking methods
• —> Updated Canva templates
• —> Video content outlines

SCHEDULE

• —> 30–40 hours per week during June (festival period)
• —> 20–24 hours per week for the remainder of the internship
• —> Internship runs from early June through before October 1st, 2026

WHAT TO EXPECT

• —> A fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• —> Hands-on experience in festival operations and arts administration
• —> Training in program management and data analysis
• —> Exposure to all aspects of producing a large-scale performing arts festival

DETAILS & BENEFITS

• —> Paid position (minimum wage)
• —> Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• —> College credit available (if applicable)
• —> Supervised by Outreach and Operations Manager, Jeannette Srinivasan

This position is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture’s Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• —> Must be 21+ years of age
• —> Strong interest in live events and late-night festival programming
• —> Experience in customer service or community engagement preferred
• —> Experience working at large events is a plus
• —> Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
• —> Basic video/photo editing skills for social media
• —> Ability to stay organized and adaptable in a high-energy environment
• —> DIY and creative problem-solving skills are a plus
• —> Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• —> Experience with Canva is a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT

Virtual interviews will begin the week of April 20th

To apply, upload your resume/CV and answer application questions via the Google Form

For full qualifications and requirements, please review the internship description document (also linked in application)