Intern - Music Group PR & Promo

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Calabasas/Beverly Hills

Who are you?
Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about Public Relations and Record Labels? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the public relations space. Is this you? Read on…

Who are we?
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Throughout our 25-year history, Insomniac has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, China, Japan and India. Insomniac's premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in May 2018. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

The role
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive PR Intern to join the records team in Los Angeles. This position will be hands-on experience in an exciting, fast-paced, friendly and inspired setting. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities
Aggregate press clips of media coverage around Insomniac Music Group releases and its roster

Attend A&R meetings and track internal feedback

Monitor correspondence and field pending press and promo requests

Housekeeping for DJ promo archive

Prep DJ promo campaigns for distribution

Assist with playlist and repost management

Research and foster new relationships with third party services and media partners

Help maintain the label's various channels on streaming platforms pertaining to upcoming releases

Draft and edit content for singles, EPs, albums, compilations, and other as needed

Compile assets and fact-checking information used for release rollouts and pitching

Project-manage various other short-term assignments, as requested

Collect and source data for internal research projects and pitch decks

Provide support at events on site as needed

All other press/promo related duties as requested

Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school

Must provide documentation from school that you will be receiving college credit for internship

Must be able to work out of Beverly Hills & Calabasas, CA office at least two days a week for four hours each day

Typical commitment is 10-16 hours per week

Must be motivated with an ''Everything is possible'' attitude

Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

Knowledge of dance music and Insomniac's brands

Work Environment
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

May work in drastic temperature climates

Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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.

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