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Musical Instrument Museum

COPY WRITING INTERN

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

Strong writing, research, editing, and verbal communication skills. * Organized, detail-oriented ... Interns are expected to work approximately 20-24 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible and will be ...

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Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$85K - $120K/yr

Write compelling social captions, short-form blogs, and newsletter copy. Create clean graphics ... Basic short-form video editing skills (TikToks, Instagram Reels, CapCut). * Basic exposure to Meta ...

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COPY WRITING INTERN

COPY WRITING INTERN

Musical Instrument Museum

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$15.15/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Mission of MIM: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul.

Core Values: Our four core values represent the standards by which each team member is expected to contribute towards the excellence of the MIM experience. MIM’s culture of high energy, innovation, questioning, and problem solving ensures we will overcome challenges and establish new paradigms for museums everywhere.

  1. Guest-Friendly: MIM provides a welcoming, engaging, and accessible experience for each guest.
  2. High-Performing: MIM team consistently exceeds expectations.
  3. Ever-Changing: MIM is in constant evolution as it strives to improve continually.
  4. Sustainable: MIM is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the organization for generations to come.


Position Summary: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is seeking a Copy Writing Intern (late August through December term) to support promotional efforts for the museum and the MIM Music Theater. Working closely with the Copy Writer and members of the creative team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in brand-focused messaging, narrative development, and creative storytelling in a nonprofit arts environment.

To apply, qualified candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and 2–3 writing samples (articles, blog posts, newsletters, etc.) in one merged document.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

  • Write copy for a variety of MIM marketing materials, such as promotional emails, program collateral, and advertisements.
  • Brainstorm, research, and compile content for use in MIM’s communications, such as the museum member publication, email newsletter, blog posts, and more.
  • Assist with interviews and narrative development for articles and blog posts.
  • Maintain organized internal records and databases.
  • Ensure accurate information and maintain brand voice in written materials.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to support consistent, strategic messaging.
  • Proactively tour the museum galleries and attend MIM programs to build and maintain institutional awareness for promotional efforts.
  • Assist with additional tasks and projects as needs arise.
  • General Expectations: Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Follow all policies and procedures. Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all team members, volunteer team members, and guests. Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications: Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program, or a recent college graduate.

  • Strong writing, research, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Previous experience or coursework in copy writing, creative writing, or communications preferred but not required.
  • A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in writing or a related field.

Other: This is a paid, part-time internship based on-site at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Interns are expected to work approximately 20–24 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible and will be coordinated to accommodate both the intern’s academic commitments and the department’s needs. Compensation is at the current Arizona state minimum wage.


Educational Objectives:

  • Gain professional experience writing copy for a variety of formats at a world-class nonprofit organization.
  • Participate in brand messaging development and production processes.
  • Strengthen research and content development skills.
  • Become familiar with nonprofit administration practices—specifically for nonprofit museums.
  • Improve interpersonal communication and time management skills.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • This is a sedentary position that requires the incumbent to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • This position occasionally requires the incumbent to walk and stand throughout the museum while participating in MIM events.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • The work environment is generally indoors in the museum and general office environment.