The Broadway League supports a year-round internship program with positions available for the fall, spring, and summer. All internships are part-time and range from 10-24 hours per week in the office. Hours are flexible. Interns gain valuable experience by working closely with League staff members and, when possible, they attend meetings, seminars, and conferences. Interns are paid minimum wage on an hourly basis. In keeping with our mission to foster an inclusive work environment, we encourage individuals who strongly commit to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to apply.

When are The Broadway League internships offered?

• Fall (Approximately September – December)
• Spring (Approximately January – May)
• Summer (Approximately June – August)

Who is eligible?

Recently graduated high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students, and those who have completed a degree are eligible to apply.

Can international students apply?

We only accept international candidates who are currently attending accredited US colleges or universities.

In what areas are internships offered?

• Digital Content: 12 hours/week

The Digital Department manages the League’s website projects and online initiatives. The Digital Content Intern will assist with video production, photo processing, writing posts for social media, and social media monitoring.

• Education/Audience Engagement: 24 hours/week

The Audience Engagement Department creates and supports Broadway industry education and community engagement programs designed to ensure an audience for live theatre in the future. Interns help coordinate meetings and programming for initiatives such as The Jimmy Awards^® and Broadway Bridges^®, manage databases, organize materials for the department daily, and draft correspondence.

• Marketing: 24 hours/week

The Marketing Department plans and manages programs, partnerships, and activations to promote the current Broadway season. The intern assists with the execution of The Tony Awards, Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, and The Jimmy Awards; the management of sponsorship and partnership deliverables; and the creation, editing, and proofing of marketing materials.

• Membership: 24 hours/week

The Membership Department oversees the trajectory of League Membership from application through leadership, providing professional development content to all Members. The intern assists with preparation for industry Conferences, Forums, and Seminars; paperwork for new Members; database management; and administrative duties such as preparation for and note-taking at meetings.

• Research: 16-24 hours/week

The Research Department is the official hub for all statistical and historical information for Broadway, compiling statistics for Broadway and touring Broadway productions, managing the Internet Broadway Database (IBDB), and collecting data on and analyzing the demographics of the audience and the economic impact of the industry. The intern assists with tracking and compiling data, updates to IBDB, coordination of in-theatre surveys, and organization of department resources.

Are internships at The Broadway League paid?

Yes, interns are paid New York State minimum wage, currently $15.00 per hour. Course credit is also available for those interested.

How do I know which internship positions I am qualified for?

Basic qualifications for all internship areas include:

• An earnest interest in the administrative and/or business sides of the theatre industry
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to assist with organizing and planning various meetings and events

Successful candidates generally have interest as well as prior work, internship, or academic experience in one or more of the following areas for each specific department:

• Digital: social media, analytics, technology
• Education/Audience Engagement: community outreach, educational programming
• Marketing: creation of marketing materials, sponsorship/partnership coordination
• Membership: events planning, data entry
• Research: data entry, data analytics, research

Please note, The Broadway League does not offer internships in performance or creative roles such as acting, casting, directing, or theatrical design. If you only have experience in these areas, you may still apply for an internship if you have an interest in learning more about performing arts administrative roles such as producing, management, marketing, public relations, audience engagement, etc. In your cover letter, be sure to convey how your current knowledge and skill set will assist you as an intern with The Broadway League.

If I am not selected for an internship with The Broadway League, may I apply again in the future?

Yes, you may apply again for any future semester. The League will also distribute resumes of internship candidates to a database of over 50 New York City offices of producers, general managers, marketing companies, press/media relations and booking agents, upon request.

What is the High School Broadway Shadowing Program?

The High School Broadway Shadowing Program is a separate program from The Broadway League Internship Program. The program, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, aims to engage NYC public high school students from diverse backgrounds by introducing them to non-performance career opportunities in the theatre, including, but not limited to: general management, press, marketing, producing, and technical supervision. This five-day shadowing opportunity allows participants to view occupations in the theatre industry as viable career paths that they may pursue in college. Students are nominated by teachers through a Department of Education portal for consideration to participate in the High School Broadway Shadowing Program.

How do I apply to The Broadway League Internship Program?

Please submit the following materials as PDF files to Erin Coffey, Manager of Audience Engagement, at internships@broadway.org. Include your name and the semester you are applying for in the subject line of your email. (Ex. Jane Smith - Internship Application for Summer 2019)

1. A cover letter indicating the department(s) in which you would like to work and the semester(s) you are available
2. Professional resume

If you are interested in being considered for multiple departments, please only submit one cover letter and one resume detailing all relevant experience for each area.

Please do not submit headshots or acting resumes.

When are applications due for each semester?

• Summer Internship applications are accepted from January 1 to March 1
• Fall Internship applications are accepted from June 1 to August 1
• Spring Internship applications are accepted from September 1 to November 1

If selected for an interview (in person or via Zoom), applicants will be contacted after the application period closes.

Who should I contact if I have further questions?

Erin Coffey, Manager of Audience Engagement
The Broadway League
Internships@Broadway.org