Summer Paid Intern - Public Relations

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Insomniac - Paid Summer Public Relations Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Draft press releases, media pitches, and other written materials to effectively convey essential messages and event details to both the media and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in media relations efforts which include compiling media lists, crafting quotes, and key talking points.
• Monitor all Insomniac press coverage and compile a daily coverage report for the PR team
• Participate in department meetings and conference calls.
• Monitor and respond to emails received
• Manage media requests sent to Insomniac for club shows and festivals
• Manage and maintain the press.insomniac.com site with current festival information
• Assist in media request approvals and denials for all club shows and festivals
• Coordinate with external agencies on tasks such as fact-checking, announcement schedules, and providing accompanying media assets
• Pull photo selects following concerts and branded shows
• Gather and provide data for internal research projects and pitch decks
• Project-manage various other short-term assignments, as assigned
• Assist with social media monitoring
• Assist with PR surrounding Insomniac Cares charity events
• Perform any other press -related duties as assigned

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 the internship
• Preferred candidates will be studying Public Relations/Communications, English, and/or entertainment-industry majors, preferably in at least their junior year of college.
• Previous internship or work experience in public relations and communications is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using Google Drive is highly preferred
• Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA office at least 2-3 days a week for 6+ hours per day
• Typical commitment is 18-24 hours per week
• Must have deep understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
• 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 willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
• Must be able to work in open concept office space

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

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.

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.