Communications Intern

Los Angeles, CA

The Levitt Foundation

Date Posted: 8/18/2025

Job description

Position Overview

Do you love to write, and want to improve your storytelling skills? The Levitt Foundation, a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building, is seeking a dynamic Communications Intern that will write, curate, and publish inspiring content for a national audience. This is an incredible opportunity to hone your published writing chops while gaining first-hand experience at a leading arts foundation!

The Communications Department shapes and implements the branding, marketing, and communications strategy for the Levitt Foundation. The Communications Department also provides communications support for its grantee partners, a national network of Levitt venues and Levitt Music Series locations across the country.

The Communications Intern will support internal and external communications for the Levitt Foundation—curating and creating original blog, web, and social media content to help share the multiple layers of Levitt impact in communities.

The Levitt Foundation Communications Intern is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the internal and external communications of a national organization, work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, and develop project management, collaboration, and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write stories about music, arts access, and creative placemaking for the national Levitt blog

• Conduct outreach and interviews with Levitt communities, grantees, and partners

• Help create engaging brand-building content to populate the Levitt Foundation’s various social media platforms; creating custom graphics and/or videos, as needed

• Assist in updating the levitt.org website, as needed

• Help promote, monitor and track Levitt’s national #MusicMoves campaign

• Support Levitt network media coverage monitoring, as needed

• Support internal departmental databases for the Levitt Foundation, including but not limited to: (i) artist archive, (ii) photo library, (iii) video library, (iv) music library, (v) public speaking opportunities

• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate junior/senior, graduate student, recent graduate, or equivalent experience

• Excellent writing skills, both with a knack for finding a story’s arc and hook as well as attention to detail

• Enrolled in a degree program in Journalism, Creative Writing, Communications, Digital Media Studies, Marketing, Nonprofit/Arts Administration, or a related field of study or if not enrolled in a degree program, a career path in one of these areas or related field

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, and/or photography a plus

• Tech-savvy and well-versed in current social media platforms, tools and trends a plus

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills with a friendly, upbeat demeanor and a people-first attitude

• Passion for the Levitt mission of building community through music

Location & Compensation

• Los Angeles, CA

• Onsite

• Part Time

• $18.00 per hour

Application Submission

To apply, upload your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to https://jobs.appone.com/levittfoundation. A writing sample is required, which can be attached as part of your resume. A link to a portfolio of your creative work is optional, though a plus.

About the Levitt Foundation

The Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building that partners with nonprofits and changemakers to build a more healthy, equitable, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through supporting free live music, as well as projects and programs that advance vibrant music ecosystems. In 2025, more than 650 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 50+ towns and cities across America, bringing joy to nearly one million people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equal opportunity throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic. Thus, we encourage applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. This commitment fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. To learn more about the Levitt Foundation and the national Levitt network, visit levitt.org.

About Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

The Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life.