Intern - Merchandising & Product Development

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

EMI Music North America is looking for enthusiastic, motivated interns for our Spring 2011 Internship Program.

INTERNSHIP: Merchandising & Product Development Intern

SALARY: Unpaid (for college credit only)

PURPOSE: To expose college student to hands on work experience in their field of Merchandising.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Monitor upcoming releases for potential tie-ins with EMI’s merchandising roster.
•Research competitive products and retail campaigns.
•Work with various internal operational departments as well as outside vendors on product set up requirements.
•Support the efforts of the merchandising team as it relates to priority initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college and be receiving academic credit for an internship.
•Internships require a commitment of at least 16 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
•Interest in pursuing a career in Merchandising.
•Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills required.
•Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
•Must be pro-active, detailed oriented, and possess good follow-through while adhering to deadlines.
•Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks sufficiently while working independently.
•Strong interest in the music industry preferred.
•Strong organizational skills are preferred.
•Candidate must be reliable and have good time management skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer.