Description:

Interns will learn every aspect of the album release process, including the most efficacious publicity, marketing, and advertising strategies used to promote a product in the music industry. In addition to learning the intricacies of the album release process, interning with DL Media is a great way to establish industry/label contacts to move onto other aspects of the industry.

Tasks:

- Answering phones
- Prepping and mailing packages/press kits to send to writers
- XL docs and mailing list edits for album mailings
- Perform other physical product mailings as needed
- Maintaining databases in both Constant Contact and FileMaker programs
- Contacting and researching various media outlets to add to the database
- Creating, editing and laying out press releases and customized email blasts with Constant Contact
- Pitching various artists for tour press (in various tour markets) as well as pitching various artists to obtain press for their album

Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge of Mac OS 10.7 and Windows 7
- Strong knowledge and experience using the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other basic programs
- Ability to talk on the phone with confidence and personality as well as the ability to effectively notate messages from callers
- Attention to detail and effective time management skills
- Must have flexible daytime/early evening working hours, at least two days a week with a minimum of 12 hours a week

Additional info:

- Knowledge of new media/Web 2.0 a plus but not required.
- Having an understanding of WordPress is a plus but not required.
- Having a passion for music (specifically jazz and world music) is a plus, but not required.

Start Date:

Negotiable

End Date:

, Negotiable

Additional Info:

For additional information, visit: www.dlmediamusic.com

Tags:

music  writing  public  relations 

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