The Recording Academy - Communications Intern
About The Recording Academy
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
About the Position
The Recording Academy—the organization behind the GRAMMY awards—is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs for the music community. The Communications Department is seeking an intern to work in its fast-paced, dynamic department where multi-tasking is key, professionalism is enforced, and a desire to learn is essential.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 8/9/2024
FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024
*The Communications Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.
Responsibilities
Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).
Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week).
Draft press materials while keeping to brand guidelines, perform copy editing services as necessary
Develop interesting story angles and fresh content ideas
Pitch genre-specific media, and supply writers with needed assets
Work events on-site, including press conferences, red carpet events, and media rooms
Coordinate event production paperwork and project trackers
Conduct market research
Generate media lists tailored to specific projects
Track press coverage and create media reports
Requirements
Currently enrolled in undergraduate program pursuing degree with major in Communications, Journalism, and/or Public Relations
Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship.
Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
Be a junior, senior or graduate student.
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to work as a member of a team
Proficiency in multiple computer applications including Microsoft Office programs
Honesty, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain confidential material and maintain professionalism
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Additional Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The Recording Academy, its affiliates and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.
