Web Content Assistant Internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Summer 2023

The Web Content Internship is located within the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). OPA oversees all media, marketing, communications, social media and web content for the Museum. The primary role of the department is to promote the Museum’s exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives. This department is also responsible for enhancing the Museum's brand and reputation. Staff members develop communications plans and publicity campaigns for events, exhibition openings, fundraising, special events and membership activities.

The Web Content Intern will work with NMAAHC staff, fellow interns and others to edit, design and evaluate content on the museum's Drupal website. In addition, they will assist with the implementation of a lively editorial calendar of future web content. The intern will have the opportunity to apply and strengthen web content development skills while learning how to implement Museum web projects at various stages; expand and deepen writing and editing skills while working with a diverse staff and changing subject matter; learn new technical skills as the new media landscape evolves; and produce web content that meet the high-quality standards of the Smithsonian Institution. The intern will become familiar with museum education practices, how museums work, and how this translates to digital web content. Candidates should have a basic proficiency in Drupal, Search Engine Optimization, AP Style and web or graphic design principles and best practices.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

•         Gathering credits for collection objects posted on the NMAAHC website

•         Responding to web requests

•         Creating and/or editing webpages and blog posts related to Juneteenth, Afrofuturism, Special Events, etc.

•         Editing/proofreading blog posts prior to publishing

•         Searching Getty Images for feature images and videos for blog posts

Apply at:

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/internships-fellowships