Spring Paid Intern - College Music Marketing & Promotion

This 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