Hey Curb College Students!!!!
We still have several companies that need your help with internships this summer 2015. Check out these fabulous companies on CareerConnector!!
Lone Star PR
Brief Description of Company: Entertainment Media Relations company handling artists and related companies
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Ideal candidate will be tenacious, have some experience in the industry (previous internship or excelled at classes pertaining to industry), have excellent writing skills with knowledge of AP style guide (will provide one in office), have excellent phone skills, and above all be dependable and honest.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Daily Tasks Include: Add and update contacts in database, pull editorial calendars and media lists, create and service media alerts, help draft press releases and other press materials, help answer phones, help create weekly client reports.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): They will gain an understanding of the daily tasks of an entertainment publicist, such as maintaining media contacts, accessing editorial calendars and contacts, pitching to developing and maintaining industry relationships, writing press materials and client reports.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: References are not required, but helpful. Looking to fill a Summer Internship position ASAP!
Applicants should submit: Resume, References to Heather Blankenship at heather@lonestarpr.com.
Madhouse Management
Brief Description of Company: Madhouse is a full-service music management company.
Madhouse Management is a boutique artist and production management company. Additionally, we offer artist development, branding assistance, publishing administration, booking services, publicity, merchandising, label coordination, radio promotion and media assistance.
We are the team behind a diverse roster of emerging and innovative artists. Adept in our strategy, communication and negotiation, Madhouse’s mission is to drive our projects to the top of the charts with unrivaled commitment.
All correspondence can be sent to: info@madhousemgmt.com
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Come with your IDEAS.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Adobe platforms, booking, publishing, admin, social media.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): You will be able to manage your own band.
Applicants should submit: Resume, References to Michelle Garramone at michelle@madhousemgmt.com.
Shake ‘Em Up Music
Brief Description of Company: Shake ‘Em Up Music (SEU) is an independently-owned and operated music publishing company that was established in 1999, by Shar’n Clark. Our company is a fully committed business providing services unequaled to none. SEU seeks to exploit catalog of songs for song placements, production clearances for project, copyright assistance, licensing, royalty collections. Recorded music is marketed and promoted across an array of formats and platforms. SEU administers copyrights and musical compositions for use in recordings, public performance and related uses such as films and advertisements. We have a useful knowledge of the music business and the clients we represent have had successful song placement.
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Ideal candidate will have some working knowledge of the music business. Candidate should have understanding and able to use: 1). Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, etc), all of these applications are PC based. 2). Student should overall like all genres of music, but mainly the company is based in Nashville therefore an understanding of country and contemporary christian music, (or at least want to learn about these genres). 3). Able to work independently and represent SEU with professionalism.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Student will assist in the creative elements of a music publishing company; Marketing and song placements with artists, managers, record labels, music supervisors and other venues of plugging, either through attending meetings and or mp3 pitches. Student will assist in administrative duties: preparing Music licensing, Royalty Statements, Copyright registrations, PRO registrations (songs and artist performances), Catalog management
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): Student should have a greater knowledge of the inter-workings of a music publishing company. Student will be able to issue licensing, royalty statements, accounting, copyright registrations, etc. Student will have been introduced to music industry decision makers either through face-to-face meetings and or through internet interactions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Student must not have “pet-allergies.” Student must be willing to come to a private resident office located off Old Hickory Blvd. in the Brentwood/Antioch area. Schedule can be very flexible.
Applicants should submit: Resume to Shar’N Clark at shakem8@gmail.com.
SWAT Music Group
Brief Description of Company: SWAT Music Group is a new independent “out-of-the box” music publishing company based in Nashville, Tennessee but its roots stem from the Lone Star State.
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Self Motivated, Team Player, Hard working, Professional, Hospitable and willing to learn.
The candidate will need to be efficient in Microsoft Office.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Provide hospitality for scheduled writing sessions, help maintain office, answer phones and assist with other tasks as assigned.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): Understand the creative process that exists in a music publishing company.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Jenna Schwartz through her email only to submit resumes and references.
Graham Management
Brief Description of Company: Artist Management of music artists.
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Mac computer skills a must, organized and motivated! Must be willing to do all things an office requires. Good phone skills a must. Must have transportation.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): compose emails, field phone calls keep schedules, help schedule interviews, run errands, make valuable record company contacts.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): The student will have quite a rolodex of contacts that will be valuable as they pursue a career in the music industry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am a very respected music industry veteran. I am very good to people and am happy to help students who want to succeed.
Applicants should submit: Resume, Cover Letter, References to Dave Fowler at dave@davefowler.com.
Christian Deliverance Center Church
Brief Description of Company: Church organization
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Major in audio engineering that has a desire to obtain hands on experience in sound engineering
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): To run sound console and all sound equipment for live recording of services and music selections to incorporate power point visuals displaying music lyrics to enhance service experience.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): Will have a greater practical working knowledge of sound engineering techniques and equipment application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The intern will be working with and taught by professional sound engineers and musicians with over thirty years experience in the music business .
Applicants should submit: Resume to Carrie West at ctsew@yahoo.com.
Back 40 Entertainment
Brief Description of Company: Back 40 Entertainment is an artist management company that represents actors and musicians, Lennon & Maisy (from the TV show, “Nashville”).
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Quick-learner, hard-worker, detail-oriented, good writer, & a self-starter; It would ideal for the student to be good with technology/computers and various programs (i.e.: photoshop, iMovie).
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): This internship will include a wide variety of responsibilities and tasks. It will include tasks such as managing the artists’ filming schedule, social media and website. The student will be doing media outreach, writing e-blasts, news items, and registering songs with P.R.O.’s. No day is ever the same as the one before.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): At the end of the internship, the student will have learned the importance of time management and improved their verbal and written communication. They will have gained firsthand experience in the music industry working closely with the artists and their small team doing a wide variety of tasks/projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We are looking for an unpaid intern starting asap; however, since it is an unpaid internship and is probably too late to receive summer credit, we can begin the student’s internship in the Fall.
Applicants should submit: Resume, Cover Letter to Stephanie Goodwin at sgoodwin@back40ent.com.
Starplex Sound & Productions
Brief Description of Company: Working with me to install new digital console and in general get the studio back up and going. I have a lot of studio work I can get as soon as I’m ready with the studio. When the studio is up and running the Intern will start drawing income. I have been an engineer and record producer for over 50 years and have recording some of the biggest names in the business. I also have built some of the biggest Studios in the country which this knowledge will be a great value to any Intern. Looking for a sound engineer to train and mentor to.
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Be a practicing Christian, a non-smoker and a clean-cut All-American. Needs some knowledge of Logic Software and Digital Consoles.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Installing new digital console, some acoustical work and over all make ready for recording as well as helping put together a rhythm section.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): To conduct a full-blown session from scratch to mix down.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am starting a Christian Record Label with Russ Regan a Life long friend. Russ is one of the top 3 people in the record business.
It would be advisable to look up Russ Regan on the internet.
Applicants should submit: Resume, References to Glen Pace at starplex59@icloud.com.
Tenth Avenue North
Brief Description of Company: Established touring christian music band of 12 years.
Ideal candidate will…(list of attributes and skills): Be available on most Thursday-Sundays for travel/shows. Be willing to do manual labor/heavy lifting. Be knowledgeable of audio and lighting production.
PERFORMANCE TASKS: During this internship, the student will… (list of tasks, responsibilities and potential projects): Help in assisting set up and tear down of live production i.e. audio, lighting, etc at shows/summer festivals. During Performance assist in production tasks.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES: At the end of this internship, the student will be able to… (list of learning objectives): Hands on touring experience in the music industry.
Applicants should submit: Resume to Cameron Pumphrey at campumphrey@me.com.