Insomniac - Paid Spring Music Group PR & Promo Intern

Insomniac Holdings, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Insomniac Records is seeking a highly motivated PR Intern to join the Los Angeles team. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting, focused on press outreach, playlist growth, and content creation for releases.

On-site role requiring 16–29 hours weekly, with travel as needed. The ideal candidate is passionate about dance culture, has knowledge of Insomniac brands, and is enrolled in an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school.
• Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA.
• Typical commitment is 16-29 hours per week.
• Must be motivated with an 'Everything is possible' attitude.
• Must be an active problem-solver, with urgency for projects large and small.
• Knowledge of dance music and Insomniac brands.
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evenings and weekends as required.
• Must tolerate loud noise levels and temperature climates on site.
• Must work in open concept office space.
• U.S. work authorization required (visa sponsorship not provided).

Responsibilities

• Supplement outreach across streaming and media avenues.
• Grow internal database of third-party playlists, press partners, radio and tastemaker contacts.
• Draft and edit content for singles, EPs, albums, and compilations.
• Monitor correspondence and field PR/promo requests.
• Maintain up-to-date internal resources with current info.
• Collect data for internal research projects and pitch decks.
• Project-manage short-term assignments as requested.
• Provide on-site support at events as needed.
• Handle other press/promo duties as requested.

Skills

Self-starter

Motivated

Problem solver

Dance music knowledge

Brand knowledge

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Job description

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about Public Relations and Record Labels? 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. 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.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive PR Intern to join the records team in Los Angeles. This position will be hands‑on experience in an exciting, fast‑paced, friendly and inspired setting. This is a paid internship and not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplement outreach across various avenues of streaming and media
• Facilitate growth of internal database of third‑party playlists, press partners, radio and tastemaker contacts
• Draft and edit content for singles, EPs, albums, compilations, and other as needed
• Monitor correspondence and field pending PR and Promo requests
• Maintain internal resources to ensure relevant info is as current as possible
• Collect and source data for internal research projects and pitch decks
• Project‑manage various other short‑term assignments, as requested
• Provide support at events on site as needed
• All other press/promo related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school
• Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA
• Typical commitment is 16-29 hours per week
• 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
• 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.

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

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.

EXPECTED COMPENSATION (California)

The expected compensation for this position in California is: $18.00 USD Hourly ** 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.

EXPECTED COMPENSATION (Other)

The expected compensation for this position is: $16.90 USD - $18.00 USD Hourly ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. 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.