MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Seasonal Position: June 10 - July 29, 2024
Department: Marketing, Communications
Office: Miami Music Festival - Miami Beach, FL

The Marketing intern position works directly with the Director of Marketing. The Marketing Intern is expected to work closely and effectively with the Director of the Festival, Artistic & Operations Directors, Orchestra Manager, Faculty, and the entire MMF staff to ensure clear communication and effective execution for the duration of the festival.

This intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing and communications. The Marketing/PR Intern will work in MMF’s administrative offices, with miniature and large-scale projects such as the annual July 4th orchestra concert and five full-scale Opera productions at various venues across Miami Beach. Responsibilities will include: assisting with the creation and distribution of marketing/publicity materials, writing and submitting press releases, programs, and community notes for performances and other MMF activities, communicating with local media, creating and scheduling regular eBlasts, creating promotional collateral, maintaining and organizing press clippings, data entry online calendar submissions, answering office phones, and helping with administrative details associated with special events. Other duties include assisting with the website, ticketing, weekly e-blast newsletters, publishing and building content for Social Media, developing outreach, and managing orchestra and staff comp ticket requests. The Marketing/PR intern may also assist during performances in a variety of roles, including but not limited to set-up, clean-up, box office duties and merchandise sales.

Dress: During day, responsible for wearing appropriate "office casual" attire. Performance dress more formal. At all other times and events, clean and professional attire is required. Required to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends as pre-assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to handle organizational and communications aspects of position in a positive, professional, timely, and efficient manner.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Must live locally or have housing in the south Florida area.

  • Must have the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and strict attention to detail.

  • Excellent writing and communication skills are a must.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Must be able to supply own computer.

  • Computer Skills required, include expertise in Social Media, Facebook Targeted Marketing, Excel, Word, Email, PowerPoint, website management; Photoshop, InDesign, others encouraged.

  • Working knowledge of classical music a plus.

Compensation:
PAID INTERNSHIP– MMF offers a $250 stipend per week on top of fulfill college credit requirements from most major universities.

Application Procedure: 
To apply for this position please fill out the online application by using the “Apply” button located at the bottom of this page. Cover Letter and Resume are required to be considered for this position. Please be sure to attach them to your online application form. PDF format is preferred.

Application Deadline: April 1st, 2024