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Lycee Francais de New York
New York,NY
Bilingual Preferred
Description
The Communications Team plays an essential role at the Lycée Français de New York, a world-renowned bilingual French and American Nursery-to-12 school, as the engine for advancement of the Lycée's mission and brand to our immediate community, to prospective families and employees, and other external stakeholders essential to the school.
Working collaboratively with the Pedagogical, Admissions, Cultural Center, and Development Teams across the school, the Communications Team creates strategies that include key messages, content, stories and visuals, to drive interest in school life and foster a sense of community for all. An internship with the Lycée Communications Team is a terrific opportunity for a highly motivated recent graduate to gain experience in many areas of communication, including newsletter writing, storytelling, content marketing, video creation, and digital media in a bilingual, international environment. The intern will make a genuine contribution to a key educational and cultural institution in New York City.
Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Communications Team, as well as with teachers and our dedicated Cultural Center, the intern will:
- Assist with creation of the school's weekly newsletter in English and French
- Review English-to-French translations to make sure content is accurate, grammatically correct and in fitting with its original intent.
- Organize the school's photo database to ensure all content is accurately labeled and up to date with latest photos
- Take photos and tell stories of classroom activities and events for the school's social media feeds and website
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns
- Support Cultural Center and Events teams in English and in French at live and online in-school events
- Other duties, as assigned.
A French speaker with a bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a master's degree in humanities, social sciences, English, communications and/or marketing. A focus on communications, digital/social media marketing is preferred.
Skills
- Impeccable communications skills--fluent spoken and written French and English, with exceptional writing ability, including storytelling, summarizing information, and adapting tone for different platforms.
- Photo and/or video editing skills, especially those that support lively, fun engagement on social media feeds.
- Comfort in interacting with teachers, staff and students of all ages to support strong storytelling across the school.
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in social media, with a focus on Instagram and Facebook.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with content creation tools such as iMovie, CapCut and Canva
- Sound judgment and excellent attention to detail in both written and visual content.
This internship is six to nine months, beginning on or about September 1, 2026. Intern will work 37.5 hours a week at $20/hr, with the majority of work hours spent on the Lycée's campus. This internship is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. Depending on the schedule of events, some of this work may take place in the evening or on weekends. Interns have the opportunity to work one day a week at home, which must be decided with their supervisor the week before. Committed to fostering an inclusive community, the Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. At the Lycée, we respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices and strive to offer an equitable environment in which everyone can thrive.
The Lycée actively seeks qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Lycée can only hire individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.
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Lycee Francais de New York
New York,NY
Bilingual Preferred
Description
The Communications Team plays an essential role at the Lycée Français de New York, a world-renowned bilingual French and American Nursery-to-12 school, as the engine for advancement of the Lycée's mission and brand to our immediate community, to prospective families and employees, and other external stakeholders essential to the school.
Working collaboratively with the Pedagogical, Admissions, Cultural Center, and Development Teams across the school, the Communications Team creates strategies that include key messages, content, stories and visuals, to drive interest in school life and foster a sense of community for all. An internship with the Lycée Communications Team is a terrific opportunity for a highly motivated recent graduate to gain experience in many areas of communication, including newsletter writing, storytelling, content marketing, video creation, and digital media in a bilingual, international environment. The intern will make a genuine contribution to a key educational and cultural institution in New York City.
Responsibilities
Working collaboratively with the Communications Team, as well as with teachers and our dedicated Cultural Center, the intern will:
- Assist with creation of the school's weekly newsletter in English and French
- Review English-to-French translations to make sure content is accurate, grammatically correct and in fitting with its original intent.
- Organize the school's photo database to ensure all content is accurately labeled and up to date with latest photos
- Take photos and tell stories of classroom activities and events for the school's social media feeds and website
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns
- Support Cultural Center and Events teams in English and in French at live and online in-school events
- Other duties, as assigned.
A French speaker with a bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a master's degree in humanities, social sciences, English, communications and/or marketing. A focus on communications, digital/social media marketing is preferred.
Skills
- Impeccable communications skills--fluent spoken and written French and English, with exceptional writing ability, including storytelling, summarizing information, and adapting tone for different platforms.
- Photo and/or video editing skills, especially those that support lively, fun engagement on social media feeds.
- Comfort in interacting with teachers, staff and students of all ages to support strong storytelling across the school.
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in social media, with a focus on Instagram and Facebook.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with content creation tools such as iMovie, CapCut and Canva
- Sound judgment and excellent attention to detail in both written and visual content.
This internship is six to nine months, beginning on or about September 1, 2026. Intern will work 37.5 hours a week at $20/hr, with the majority of work hours spent on the Lycée's campus. This internship is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. Depending on the schedule of events, some of this work may take place in the evening or on weekends. Interns have the opportunity to work one day a week at home, which must be decided with their supervisor the week before. Committed to fostering an inclusive community, the Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students' learning. At the Lycée, we respect, support, and value our students' and employees' voices and strive to offer an equitable environment in which everyone can thrive.
The Lycée actively seeks qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Lycée can only hire individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.
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