Intern - Strategic Partnerships & Development
Connection is Magic
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Summer Internship with Connection is Magic!
Internship Start Date/Season: 6/20/25
Internship Duration: 9/30/25
Time/Days Required: 4 days per week, 2 hours per day
Workplace Requirements: fully remote
About the platform: The podcast ranks in the top 5% most globally shared on Spotify and has featured incredible guests like: Jack Black, G-Eazy, Clancy (Tyler, The Creator's Manager), Kathryn Frazier (The Weeknd's Publicist), LaRussell, Coodie & Chike (Netflix, Kanye West Documentary Directors ''Jeen-yuhs''), and Brock Korsan (Kendrick Lamar's A&R).
The podcast is hosted by Samson Shulman, a former music exec turned therapist.
What You'll Do //
Donor & Investor Development:
Research and qualify individual donors, foundations, and impact investors to arrange meetings
Draft personalized outreach emails and follow-ups; maintain outreach records
Brand & Event Partnerships:
Identify companies aligned with the mission of Connection is Magic to partner for live in person interviews with artists at Miami Art Basel 2025
Brainstorm marketing concepts to pitch in our outreach for sponsorship packages and on-site activations
University Live-Podcast Interview Coordination:
Liaise with campus programming boards to host a marquee live podcast recording with a high-profile guest
Manage logistics (dates, tech specs, marketing assets) in collaboration with university staff
Ideal Qualifications //
Passion for mental health, the arts, and pop-culture
Excellent written communication; comfortable cold-emailing executives and donors
Strong research and organizational skills
Self-starter mindset; thrives in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment
Prior experience in fundraising, sponsorship, campus programming, or event production is a plus
What You'll Gain //
Hands-on fundraising & partnerships experience directly impacting a national nonprofit
Portfolio-worthy projects (sponsor decks, donor briefs, event plans)
Executive-level mentorship from a former Interscope executive turned therapist & founder
Networking opportunities with industry leaders, donors, and cultural institutions
Academic credit and letters of recommendation
Salary/Benefits
Attend fun events, live podcasts with noteworthy guests and be part of an organization making a positive impact!
Additional Information
Connection is Magic is ''A Lighthouse For Creatives'' and those working in the arts, music, fashion, sports, modeling and entertainment industry. Ego's, volatility, burn out and public scrutiny, are just a few of the innumerable stressors that are inherent on this journey. Enduring takes a massive toll on our mental health.
The podcast is hosted by Samson Shulman, therapist, former music executive, and coach to artists. Through unfiltered conversations with both emerging talents and seasoned professionals, the podcast challenges today's highlight-reel culture. Listeners will uncover how to turn pain into purpose, grow through adversity, and inspire others along the way.
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