INTERN/ASST. to PUBLICITY DIR. FOR LEGENDARY LIVE MUSIC VENUE (This is not a paid internship)
S.O.B.'s, New York's premiere venue for universal music, is seeking an intern/assistant to the publicist/marketing director. S.O.B.'s presents live music of nearly all genres, including: hip hop, R&B, Latin Alternative, salsa, Brazilian, African and South Asian (bhangra). S.O.B.'s is entering its 25th year, and has presented artists such as KRS-ONE, Kanye West, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, Fela Kuti and Erikah Badu.
The interns duties will include assisting the marketing director with day-to-day tasks and candidates should be passionate about music, outgoing and talkative, and proficient using the internet. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about new music, the live music/event promotion business, and to make long lasting contacts. This internship does NOT involve GRUNT WORK.
Responsibilities:
-Researching artists, events, publications, businesses, writers and websites on the internet
-Updating/writing content for www.sobs.com
-Finding music and youtube links for various bands/artists
-Submitting listings for various publications and websites about events at S.O.B's
-Assisting in preparation of press releases and other materials
-Reading music publications/newspapers and staying up to date on the music business
The ideal candidates is:
-Enrolled in or recently graduated from college
-Passionate about music
-Talkative, outgoing and willing to express ideas and opinions
-Willing to learn
-A strong writer
Compensation:
-Free entry into shows at S.O.B.'s (and possibly at other venues around the city)
-A wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts that can be found nowhere else!
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