Intern - Booking Agent

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

BOOKING AGENT ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP

Successful working independent musical ensemble / record label in Brooklyn looking for interns to start AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We are currently seeking an intern to begin immediately and continue for a minimum of three months (preferrably more).

Established in 2003, our ensemble has played hundreds of well paid gigs including many at high profile venues throughout the New York City area. In 2011 the band released an officially published EP (Nganga Records) on all the major music retailers including iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby.

Position would be part time 2 days but flexIble.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make phone calls to venues and clients
• Maintain a list of venues
• issue promotional materials to venues
• Periodically send promotions to market band to venues
• Follow ups
• Keep contact log
• Keep performance data (offer form)
• Assist in issuing contracts

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• EXCELLENT PHONE SKILLS A MUST!
• A bachelor or graduate degree in Music Business, Public Relations, Creative Writing or related field (or be currently enrolled).
• Excellent organization, time management, presentation, verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience with online communities and social networking a plus but not a requirement (i.e: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, etc.)
• Own laptop a plus (Mac a )

Applicant must be intelligent, hard-working, reliable, and easy going. Must follow instructions, be a self-starter, and genuinely be interested in learning more about the music business, have great communications and organizational skills, be detail oriented and be passionate about the entertainment industry in general.

This internship is perfect for college students and/or recent college graduates looking to learn more about the music business and is an amazing opportunity to learn about the way a real live working band operates it day to day tasks. You'll be exposed to all aspects of the music business including, social media, legal, administrative, marketing, live performance and much more. If you want to learn everything from merchandise to marketing for recording artists, publishing, video production, and even corporate event planning, this is a position that will set you up for almost any industry job. You'll learn a ton about everything!!!

We are currently looking for an intern to be available Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10am to 6pm. Additionally, qualified candidates must: be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week for the first three months, however, schedules can be flexible.

Interviews begin immediately.

SALARY:

• This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship. Will give school credit.

CONTACT:

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter about yourself and why this internship interests you.