Insomniac - Paid Spring Public Relations Intern

Location: Calabasas, CA, USA

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about Public Relations and Communications? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the public relations space. If you possess exceptional writing skills and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft press releases, media pitches, and other written materials to effectively convey essential messages and event details to both the media and internal stakeholders.

Assist in media relations efforts which include compiling media lists, crafting quotes, and key talking points.

Monitor all Insomniac press coverage and compile a daily coverage report for the PR team

Participate in department meetings and conference calls.

Monitor and respond to emails received at [email protected]

Manage media requests sent to [email protected] for club shows and festivals

Manage and maintain the press.insomniac.com site with current festival information

Assist in media request approvals and denials for all club shows and festivals

Coordinate with external agencies on tasks such as fact-checking, announcement schedules, and providing accompanying media assets

Pull photo selects following concerts and branded shows

Gather and provide data for internal research projects and pitch decks

Project-manage various other short-term assignments, as requested

Perform any other press -related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school

Preferred candidates will be studying Public Relations/Communications, English, and/or entertainment-industry majors, preferably in at least their junior year of college.

Previous internship or work experience in public relations and communications is a plus

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in using Google Drive is highly valued

Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA office at least 2-3 days a week for 6+ hours per day

Typical commitment is 16-29 hours per week

Must have deep understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)

Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

Knowledge of dance music and Insomniac’s brands

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location

Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or