Spring Paid Intern - College Music Marketing & Promotion
BRND Marketing Group LLC
Newark, NJThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: BRND Marketing Group LLC
OUR CLIENT:
Prince Derek Doll is a genre-blending ART-iVIST fusing Neo-Pop, Hip Hop, Dance, and Soul with unapologetically queer Black brilliance. Think David Bowie meets Rick James meets Donald Glover. His theatrical, fashion-forward stage presence has captivated crowds at NJPAC's Sounds of the City, Harlem Pride, Brooklyn Pride, and Lincoln Park Music Festival-where in 2019 he became the first openly bisexual artist to perform on its Hip Hop Culture Day stage. He's also a digital series star, red carpet host, and fashion disruptor-earning ''Best Dressed'' at the MTV VMAs with features in Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Cosmopolitan.
SOCIALS & OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
IG: @TheDerekDoll | TikTok: @PrinceDerekDoll | YouTube: PrinceDerekDoll
''MIRROR'' Official Music Video on YouTube: PrinceDerekDoll
TROPHY SEASON Album (2026) - performance-ready singles available
INTERNSHIP ROLE: COLLEGE MUSIC MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote Prince Derek Doll's music to college students in key East Coast and Southeast markets (Region 1: NJ, NYC, CT, Philly -OR- Region 2: DMV, ATL, NC, SC, select FL/LA).
• Execute grassroots campaigns: posters, tabling, social media blitzes, and digital flyer distribution.
• Organize listening events, pop-ups, or activations with student clubs or off-campus venues (e.g., Homecoming).
• Collaborate with campus radio, DJs, and lifestyle influencers to secure airplay or interviews.
• Create photo/video content and launch trend-based TikTok/IG campaigns.
• Share feedback on music resonance and student culture to inform artist strategy.
• Submit regular updates with media, metrics, and campaign recaps.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current undergrad or grad student
• Passion for music, pop culture, and storytelling
• Socially engaged with active student life presence
• Creative thinker with strong writing and communication skills
• Allyship and enthusiasm for LGBTQIA+ artists
• Organized, proactive, and deadline-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite; experience with file sharing tools
• Bonus: graphic design, video editing, or events experience
RELEVANT MAJORS:
• Music Business / Music Industry Studies
• Marketing / PR / Communications / Digital Media
• Entertainment Business / Arts Administration
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
• Music Marketing & Promotion
• Digital & Social Media Strategy
• Event Planning & Campus Activations
• Influencer & Brand Strategy
• Audience Analysis / Consumer Behavior
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask
• Comfortable with outreach, phone/email follow-up
• High creative energy with ability to execute ideas start to finish
LOGISTICS & COMMITMENT
REQUIRED:
Must be enrolled in college (4-year, 2-year, or equivalent) and available to contribute 15-20 hours/week in a hybrid format (remote and in-person meetings).
• Region 1: Northern NJ / NYC preferred
• Region 2: DC/Maryland area preferred
ROLLING SUBMISSION PERIODS
SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTERS:
DEADLINE: February 19th, 2026 (rolling for Summer)
SPRING INTERVIEWS: February 23rd - March 6th
REFERENCES CHECKED: Wk of March 16th-20th
NOTIFY: Wk of March 23rd
ORIENTATION: Wk of April 6th
START SPRING: Wk of April 6th
END SPRING: June 30th, 2026
SUMMER INTERVIEWS: May 11th - 22nd, 2026
REFERENCES CHECKED: Wk of June 15th-17th
NOTIFY: Wk of June 19th-26th
ORIENTATION: July 6th
START SUMMER: Wk of July 6th
END SUMMER: Sept 11th, 2026
Salary/Benefits
Opportunity to continue through Summer 2026 with stipend
Additional Information
BRND Marketing Group LLC is a Newark-based, full-service marketing and brand strategy agency operational since 2013, specializing in data-informed, integrated marketing plans. With expertise in client management, experiential marketing, content creation, sponsorship, and fund development, BRND delivers campaigns that blend creativity, strategy, and measurable impact. For over a decade, BRND has served as the lead agency for Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD), producing its flagship Lincoln Park Music Festival and the Lincoln Park Music Speaks program. In partnership with LPCCD, BRND co-leads Newark's Festivals United coalition, which has been awarded a NJEDA grant for 2024-2026. The agency's past clients include Leadership Newark, Art in the Atrium, Newark Arts Festival, The Positive Community Magazine, and Plantivia Newark's HEMPFest. Since 2023, BRND has also served as a strategic consultant to Rah Digga's Lyrics Matter Foundation, producing the HIP HOP S.T.E.A.M. TEAM and The Salon Series, both official events of the North to Shore Festival and Newark Arts Festival. Additionally, BRND Talent, a division of BRND Marketing Group LLC, focuses on personal management and brand marketing for artists, creatives, and talent.
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