Intern - Stand Up Comedy Production & Marketing

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Internship Start Date/Season: Rolling
Internship Duration: 3-4 Months
Time/Days Required: Flexible
Workplace Requirements:

Comedy Club in the heart of Times Square seeking internship candidates with an interest in stand-up comedy, talent management, marketing, event and film production, as well as both business and creative writing.

Prospective interns should be reliable, self-motivated, persistent, discreet, authentic and up-beat individuals who would like their first foot in the door to the entertainment industry. Interns must be fast learners and creative thinkers with a good sense of humor. The ideal candidates will possess exemplary written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Market and promote talent, projects and/or company utilizing industry databases, social networks, and websites;
• Answer and direct phone calls and prepare written correspondences (including correspondence with casting directors);
• Correspond with bookers, managers and agents, comedians and vendors;
• Assist in the production and coordination of comedy shows and industry events;
• Arrange meetings and auditions;
• Research projects;
• Act as a welcome representative to talent and audience;
• Initiate calls as needed/appropriate;
• Assist and monitor additional administrative tasks, as assigned, including internal and external document creation.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A sense of humor and interest in stand-up comedy
• Knowledge of office management
• Computer proficiency and excellent writing skills
• Ability to articulate professionally on the phone
• Sound business judgment and excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent at multitasking, and the ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to handle pressure and fast-paced environment in a professional manner
• Ability to work in an unpaid Internship for academic credit.
• Commitment: 3-4 months minimum including evening and weekend hours.
• Intern hours range from 15- 40 hours/week. Internships are flexible.