Emo Nite - Production Intern

Live Nation, Inc; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac in Calabasas, CA is seeking a motivated Intern to join the production team. This hands-on, on-site role offers exposure to event operations and content creation in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist the Production Manager and Coordinator with calendars, briefs, and logistics, while gaining practical knowledge of live events and merch workflows in the Emo Nite/Insomniac context.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of music industry and Emo Nite brand.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; basic project mgmt tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager & Production Coordinator in maintaining company databases and calendars.
• Coordinate with Emo Nite teams across regions on event operations.
• Assist with theme research, scenic procurement, staffing, and venue logistics.
• Help create content for Emo Nite digital channels and shoot content as needed.
• Assist onsite at events including Grave Raves and festivals.
• Help organize and maintain the Emo Nite warehouse.
• Serve as a runner and run errands for events.
• Assist merch management for OOT parties and line launches.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music industry knowledge

Excellent communication

MS Office

Asana or Airtable

Driver's license

Tools

Asana

Airtable

Job description

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you have a deep-rooted love for emo, pop-punk, and alternative music? Are you a creative thinker with a passion for fostering community and delivering unforgettable experiences? If so, you might be just the person we're looking for! We’re in search of a driven, innovative individual who shares our dedication to celebrating the emo scene and promoting authentic self‑expression. Sound like you? Keep reading...

WHO ARE WE? Emo Nite has become a cultural phenomenon, uniting fans of emo, pop-punk, and alternative music in a series of unforgettable events. What started as a single party in a dive bar in East L.A. and has since blossomed into a recurring celebration in over 50 cities across the United States. Our events bring together music lovers, artists, and pop culture icons, creating a space for nostalgia, discovery, and community‑building. Emo Nite has come a long way since that first party in 2014, hosting full‑day festivals and curating performances at major events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Firefly. Alongside our events, we’ve launched successful clothing collaborations with well‑known brands, solidifying our presence as a driving force pushing the emo and alternative culture scene forward. At Emo Nite, we believe in the power of music to bring people together and create lasting connections. Join our team and help us continue to evolve and expand, making the scene more inclusive and vibrant than ever before.

THE ROLE: Emo Nite is looking for a highly motivated and proactive Intern to join the production team in Calabasas, CA. This position will be a hands‑on experience in an exciting, fast‑paced, setting. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Production Manager & Production Coordinator in maintaining, updating, and organizing company databases and calendars including but not limited to Airtable & Google calendars.
• Assist PM & PC in coordination with Emo Nite teams in different regions regarding event operations leading up to the event and day‑of details as needed.
• Assist PC in all of their roles and responsibilities including but not limited to, theme research and scenic procurement, staffing parties and advancing with said staff and venues, booking travel etc.
• Aggregate information used to create content for Emo Nite digital outlets, i.e. Emo Nite Radio and Emo Nite’s social pages and help shoot content where needed.
• Assist onsite at Emo Nite events where needed, including but not limited to Grave Raves, Festivals, etc.
• Assist PC with organizing and maintaining physical Emo Nite warehouse space.
• Serve as a runner and help with errands that arise week to week and for larger events.
• Assist PM with merch management for OOT parties and line launches.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and interest in music industry ,emo/rock music, and Emo Nite’s brand.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and functions.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management tools like Asana or Airtable is a plus.
• Must have valid drivers’ license and vehicle.

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.

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 federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

HOURLY RATE

Hourly Rate: $18.00 USD **Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

BENEFITS

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.