Creative Business & Entertainment Assist

Backstage Team Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 8,100 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Backstage Team Academy scholarship

Hands‑on mentorship

Job summary

Backstage Team Academy in Woodland Hills, California is seeking a part-time Creative Business & Entertainment Assistant to help grow our entertainment business while learning from seasoned professionals. This hands-on role offers real responsibility, a weekly stipend, and the chance to develop skills in client outreach, scheduling, content creation, and event support.

The position provides mentorship and a scholarship to our Academy program, with opportunities for growth and future engagements

Qualifications

• Outgoing, organized, reliable, comfortable talking to people.
• Willing to take initiative and learn new skills.
• No prior entertainment experience required, but a positive attitude and strong follow-through are essential.

Responsibilities

• Making business calls, pitching ideas, and following up with clients, sponsors, and potential partners
• Assisting with scheduling, research, emails, and business organization
• Creating social media content and helping with marketing and promotions
• Supporting concerts, events, merchandise sales, and fan engagement
• Helping develop new projects, partnerships, and revenue opportunities

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Backstage Team Academy

compensation: $200 per week

employment type: part-time

experience level: entry level

job title: Creative Business & Entertainment Assistant

WHAT IF YOUR NEXT PART-TIME JOB GAVE YOU MORE THAN A PAYCHECK?

Interested in building a career in entertainment, business, or entrepreneurship?

We're an established entertainment team with decades of experience in music, international touring, radio, publishing, speaking engagements, and live events.

We're looking for a sharp, creative, dependable person who wants to learn from experienced entertainment professionals while helping us grow our business.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real experience, build valuable skills, and be part of an exciting working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Making business calls, pitching ideas, and following up with clients, sponsors, and potential partners
• Assisting with scheduling, research, emails, and business organization
• Creating social media content and helping with marketing and promotions
• Supporting concerts, events, merchandise sales, and fan engagement
• Helping develop new projects, partnerships, and revenue opportunities

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Aspiring entrepreneurs, recent graduates, young professionals starting their careers, and experienced assistants are encouraged to apply.
• We're looking for someone who is outgoing, organized, reliable, comfortable talking to people, and willing to take initiative.
• You don't need years of entertainment experience. You do need a good attitude, strong follow-through, and a genuine desire to learn.

BACKSTAGE TEAM ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDED!

Here's what makes this opportunity different.

The person selected will receive a scholarship to Backstage Team Academy, our entertainment industry education and professional development program.

The Academy has previously taught students and is preparing for its next launch. It offers opportunities to learn about tour management, artist booking, public relations, music marketing, live events, and the business behind entertainment.

You'll have the chance to combine education with real-world experience working alongside entertainment industry veterans.

COMPENSATION & OPPORTUNITIES

• $20 per hour — 10 paid hours per week to start, generally two days
• Additional 10%–15% commission opportunities on qualifying business deals you personally generate, under a written agreement
• Backstage Team Academy scholarship
• Hands‑on mentorship and entertainment business experience
• Potential for additional hours and future growth
• Possible concert and touring opportunities, with domestic and international tours planned for 2027

LOCATION: WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA

Work takes place in a dedicated, separate business office on private property, not inside a residence. Some evening or weekend events may be required. A valid driver's license and ability to travel for work are needed. All required work hours are paid, and qualifying business travel expenses are reimbursed.

We're looking for someone who wants more than experience on a résumé — someone ready to learn, contribute, and make the most of an opportunity.

Your next chapter could start here.