Public Relations Internship Part-Time for Nonprofit theater company (remote)
Shine A Light Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is looking for an intern for a Public Relations position to help us promote our one-act play and solo storytelling show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on the Hudson Theater mainstage in Hollywood. While this is unpaid, we're offering a modest monthly stipend of $200 for each month.
The internship is for two months in June and July. Position starts ASAP!
Our play tells the story of a son caring for his mother who has Alzheimer's. This original one-act also features live storytelling.
The solo storytelling show is about coming of age in Malibu.
We need YOUR skills to reach them.
This internship is part-time and mostly remote position, 20 hours a week. We’ll require you to help take tickets at the theater for 4 dates week of June 22, 2026 (in Hollywood, CA).
LIST OF DUTIES:
- Build and execute a publicity campaign for a live theater production
- Reach out to press, bloggers & local media
- Engage the Hollywood Fringe Festival online community
- Reach out to potential sponsors for collaboration and other types of support
- Own a real campaign from launch to curtain call and beyond
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of social media and digital platforms
- Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
- Good organization and multitasking abilities
- Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
- Must have your own transportation
- Though this is mostly remote, we do require some in-person help to take tickets 4 days, so you must live in the LA/Orange/San Diego/San Bernadino County area.
WHAT YOU GET:
- College credit (all paperwork handled)
- Direct access to the founder and creative team
- Real-world nonprofit theater experience
- Solid resume worthy experience
- Creative collaboration, not data entry or busy work
- Complimentary tickets + letter of recommendation
We're a two-person team, so your skills matter here. This is a genuine exchange, not busywork. We're seeking passionate, creative and innovative people who are self-starters, genuine, hard-working and goal oriented.
The performances are coming up soon, so wow us PR outline/strategy on how you'd help sell out our 3 shows in your cover letter.
Send a cover letter and resume to info at Shine a light theater dot com
We're a husband and wife team that make up our start-up non-profit. Thanks for taking the time to read this and we hope to meet you soon!
Shine A Light Theatre is a program designed to harness the healing power of live theater to create a healthy discussion about mental health on these two subjects that are close to our hearts: suicide prevention/intervention & caring for loved one with Alzheimer's/dementia.