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Black Theatre United Launches 5th Year of Broadway Marketing and Press Internship Program
The program is designed to create meaningful career pathways for emerging talent in theatrical marketing, advertising, and press.
March 09, 2026 By Meg Masseron
Black Theatre United has launched the 5th year of their Broadway Marketing and Press Internship Program. Through immersive professional experience, fully supported housing access, and curated industry engagement, the initiative was designed to create meaningful career pathways for emerging talent in theatrical marketing, advertising, and press.
Within the program, BTU Rise interns are placed at leading entertainment marketing and press agencies in New York City, including Serino Coyne, AKA, and Situation. Interns are employed directly by their host companies and work full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) at a rate of $17 per hour, gaining hands-on experience across departments such as strategy, research, content development, and campaign planning. Additionally, SpotCo will host one returning BTU Rise alum through a separate, alumni-only fellowship track, further extending the program’s professional pipeline.
In addition to their regular daily job duties, BTU Rise interns also participate in weekly field trips and Lunch & Learns to broaden their industry exposure. Past and current educational partners include Polk & Co., iHeartMedia, The New York Times, and Google, among others. Interns may also be invited to theatre industry events on a voluntary basis and receive complimentary tickets to Broadway shows, attractions, and other events. Housing is also provided for each intern at St. John’s University’s Queens campus in apartment-style living. Each intern will receive an unlimited Metrocard for the summer that can be used for both the MTA bus and subway system.
The eight-week summer program will run June 15-August 7. Applications for the 2026 cohort close March 20.
On the heels of a watershed moment in American society, Black Theatre United was formed in 2020. Founded and led by renowned artists and key industry leaders, Black Theatre United aims to help protect Black people, Black theatre, and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in communities nationwide.
To apply, visit BlackTheatreUnited.com.
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