Creative Production Intern

Join our team as a Creative Production Intern and gain hands-on experience in arts publishing and production. Interns will support En Face Magazine as well as forthcoming dance publishing projects currently in development.

About Artslandia + En Face Magazine

About Rampant Creative, Inc. (DBA En Face Magazine + Artslandia) Rampant Creative is the visionary parent company behind En Face Magazine and Artslandia, providing strategic direction and a platform for innovation and growth. En Face Magazine celebrates and elevates ballet nationwide through distinctive print publications and digital content that inform, connect, and inspire the ballet community. Artslandia, based in Portland, Oregon, champions all aspects of the arts and local culture, showcasing creativity in its many forms. Together, these brands embody our commitment to high-quality, engaging content and vibrant cultural communities. Joining our team means contributing to a forward-thinking organization that drives national growth and shapes the narrative of creative excellence in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Description

Creative Production Intern — En Face Magazine & New York–Based Dance Publishing Projects

Are you passionate about dance, ballet, and the performing arts, and eager to gain hands-on experience in arts publishing?

En Face Magazine is seeking Creative Production Interns across multiple tracks: Editorial, Design, Photography & Visual Research, Marketing & PR, Digital Publishing, and Operations.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week

Duration: 3–6 months (semester-based or seasonal)

Start: Rolling, aligned with production schedules

Reports To: Assigned Team Lead + Project Manager

About the Program

En Face Magazine supports ballet and dance organizations through high-quality print and digital publishing. Our internship program is built around real production work: interns are embedded in live teams and contribute to materials that ship. This is not an observational internship — you’ll be a trusted collaborator, gaining hands-on experience in professional arts publishing. Each intern is paired with a primary internal lead and assigned a defined scope of work aligned with one of the tracks below.

Internship Tracks & Responsibilities

Editorial Intern

Assist with producing print and digital content, from research to publication.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct research on artists, companies, performances, and trends
• Draft, format, and proofread editorial content
• Upload and tag content in CMS platforms
• Support newsletter and publication production
• Maintain archives and organize editorial assets
• Attend editorial meetings and assist on live projects

Requirement: Include 1–3 writing samples.

Design Intern

Support the visual production of print and digital publications.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with layout, formatting, and preparation of content
• Conduct visual research and prepare asset libraries
• Retouch, resize, and format images for various platforms
• Support branding and visual consistency across projects
• Collaborate on special editorial or marketing design projects

Requirement: Include a digital portfolio showcasing design or visual work.

Photography & Research Intern

Assist with image sourcing, permissions, and visual research.

Responsibilities:
• Source and organize photography assets
• Conduct historical and archival research
• Track image credits and usage permissions
• Prepare visual materials for publications and social campaigns

Marketing & PR Intern

Support campaigns promoting En Face Magazine and its content.

Responsibilities:
• Draft social media posts and marketing copy
• Assist with email campaigns and audience research
• Engage with influencers and partners
• Support event promotion and marketing initiatives

Digital Publishing Intern

Assist with website updates, content management, and digital campaigns.

Responsibilities:
• Upload and format content on websites and digital platforms
• Support email and social campaigns
• Track analytics and reporting
• Help maintain digital asset organization

Operations Intern

Support internal project workflows, organization, and documentation.

Responsibilities:
• Update trackers and organize project files
• Assist project managers with production timelines
• Coordinate internal and external communications
• Support cross-department production needs

You’ll Learn
• How professional print and digital publications are produced from concept to release
• Editorial, design, marketing, and digital production workflows
• Best practices for managing deadlines, communicating, and organizing assets
• How collaborative arts publishing teams operate

Why This Matters
• Contribute to real publications read by audiences across the performing arts world
• Build portfolio-worthy work and resume experience
• Gain hands-on exposure to professional creative production environments
• Leave with tangible experience, not just observation

Intern Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program
• Strong interest in ballet, dance, and the performing arts
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in conducting online research
• Comfortable working remotely and independently
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; Adobe Creative Suite or CMS experience is a plus

Internship Benefits
• Hands-on experience with live print and digital publications
• Exposure to professional arts publishing and production workflows
• Portfolio and resume-building opportunities
• Flexible schedule and remote work arrangements
• Academic credit if applicable

How to Apply

Please submit to [email protected]:
• Resume
• Short statement of interest (including preferred track(s))
• Portfolio or writing samples if applicable
• Availability (start/end date, hours per week)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be contacted for a brief interview.

Salary

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