Emo Nite - Production Intern

Vibrant Music Hall; Calabasas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Insomniac’s Emo Nite division seeks a motivated Production Intern for our Calabasas, CA site. The role offers hands-on experience within a dynamic production team, supporting event operations, content creation, and warehouse organization.

This is a non-remote, on-site internship requiring flexibility for events. You’ll work with the Production Manager and Coordinator across regions, assist with merch, travel logistics, and day-of execution, and gain exposure to major festival planning.

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.

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

Skills

Music industry knowledge

Emo/rock music interest

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management tools knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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 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.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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, 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.

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