Summer Paid Intern - Merchandise

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

C3 Presents - Merchandise Intern

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an exciting internship experience? Our paid Internship Program offers real-world exposure for students interested in the live entertainment industry. Throughout the program, you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the live event business while applying your academic knowledge to real-world situations. You'll also strengthen your leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills along the way.

This part-time position requires 15–20 hours per week. Interns are expected to work in our Austin office Tuesday through Thursday, so please ensure your availability aligns with these days. The internship runs through the Summer and Fall semesters, beginning June 23, 2026, and concluding November 19, 2026.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Gain experience in all aspects of the Merchandise team; including the process of creating, producing, shipping, and selling a music festival merchandise collection
• Learn the operations, logistics, and production behind large-scale live events
• Help with creative decision-making, contribute graphic design assistance as needed
• Assist with parallel merchandise revenue streams, such as ecommerce and specialty retail projects
• Provide general administrative support as needed

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Gain an understanding of the role of merchandise as a revenue stream in the overall landscape of a music festival and glimpse the entire life cycle of a merchandise collection from initial ideation to festival, as well as post-event inventory management
• Learn overall department administration, fundamentals of festival merchandise planning, and how to address the logistical challenges of building and running merchandise locations at large-scale, high-traffic events

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Understanding and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Basic understanding of data analysis for retail business operations
• Preferred interest in music industry, fashion, retail, current trends
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exercises sound judgment with professionalism and discretion
• Able to commit to 15-20 hours per week, with in-office availability Tuesday through Thursday
• Ability to bring a personal laptop to the office

C3 COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people.
• Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others.
• Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.
• Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches.
• Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough.
• Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.