Internships at Behind the Curtains Media

We’re currently looking for fall 2017 interns!

Independent radio promotions and music PR company in Brooklyn, NY is looking for a few music loving individuals who can help promote our bands and artists to college & public radio stations across North America. If you’re an indie-centric music fan, you will LOVE THIS!

We have had a strong success rate with the clients we have worked with because we value quality and passion above all else – we want to see those qualities in our interns too! Most of the artists we promote for radio fall into the indie-rock, folk, garage, psychedelic, experimental, electro-pop and indie-pop genres. An interest in these types of music is an absolute requirement.

We also offer music PR/publicity services to artists, so you’ll get an inside scoop to the in’s and out’s of music PR as you assist with various campaigns and tasks!

 

Tasks & Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with radio campaign mailings
  • Draft artist press pages and e-mail campaigns, for radio and PR campaigns
  • Communicate directly with radio station music directors to follow up on submissions and assist in securing radio airplay and potential chart support. This includes e-mails and lots of phone calls, so you should be comfortable with picking up the phone!
  • Assist with compiling radio campaign reports
  • Review music submissions
  • Contact appropriate labels and artists to bring in new potential clients. (commission possible)
  • Assist with outlet/media research and update database as appropriate
  • Press clipping
  • Project management assistance
  • Ensuring public copies of press releases and radio add dates are added to website in a timely manner
We are happy to cater your duties to meet your interests/field of study, as able. In addition, you’ll be able to sit in on client meetings, learn how radio and PR campaigns are built and managed, and work in a small business where questions are always welcomed and you’ll be immersed in all aspects of the business. There is no mail room or coffee run’s on your list here (we all do whatever needs to be done!) and we’re a very tight-knit team who pitches in as needed to get projects done.

 

Requirements:

  • Ideally you’re interested in seeking a career in the music industry
  • Basic computing skills and familiarity with Word, Pages, WordPress, and Mailchimp is preferred.
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Comfortable on the phone
  • Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Great awareness of music blogs/magazines.
  • Passion for new music and up and coming artists
  • Light graphic design experience / an eye for design is a plus
  • Please note, you MUST have your own laptop (Mac preferred) and cell phone and must available 2-3 days a week for a minimum of 4-6 hours per day in office; we have flexibility in determining exact hours if you’re a good fit. While we may have occasions where we can allow you to work remotely, this is NOT a remote position. Preference given to NYC-metro area locals*

Note: This is a three month for-credit unpaid internship, with flexibility for start/end exact dates. Travel stipend possible, commission on referrals possible; to be discussed. Perks include snacks, occasional lunch, and potential for free tickets to NYC based shows from artists that we work with and/or shows we co-host.

In addition to sending your resume and cover letter PLEASE include a list of the following in your submission:

  • Your 5 favorite albums of 2017!
  • A few of your favorite music blogs

Please send to [email protected] with “INTERNSHIP FALL 2017” followed by your name in the subject line. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!

* Our office is located on at 234 6th St. Suite #5 in Park Slope, Brooklyn; easily accessible via the R, F and G trains.