Marketing and Promotions

Backstage Team Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Funding

Real Experience

Mentorship

Job summary

Backstage Team Academy is seeking a Media & Production Assistant (Scholarship & Paid Placement) in Los Angeles to support digital media production and PR outreach. You will work directly with our executive management team at our Woodland Hills headquarters, earning a guaranteed base and hands-on industry experience in a dynamic environment.

The role focuses on creating engaging video content, coordinating outreach, and handling logistics for live music projects.

Qualifications

• The candidate must live in the Los Angeles area and be able to commute to Woodland Hills.
• Ability to shoot, light, and edit crisp short-form video on a phone.
• A passion for live music and a proactive, can-do work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Capture content: behind-the-scenes footage and organize archives into video content for social platforms.
• Outbound PR: draft materials and coordinate outreach emails to blogs, media, and podcasts.
• On-the-ground logistics: handle local production tasks and manage digital assets.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Content organization

PR outreach

Job description

Job Title: Media & Production Assistant (Scholarship & Paid Placement) – Backstage Team Academy
Compensation: $20.00 / hour (Guaranteed minimum $800.00 / month base)
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor

DO YOU LOVE MUSIC? DO YOU LOVE LIVE CONCERTS?

Stop looking at boring corporate internships that just have you filing paperwork. If your dream is to build a real career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, this is your gateway.

Backstage Team Academy is an elite professional development platform connecting ambitious talent with high-impact, real-world industry experience. We are currently awarding an exclusive Academy Scholarship & Paid Placement to one sharp, high-energy Los Angeles student or recent grad to work directly with our executive management team at our headquarters in Woodland Hills, CA.

Through this scholarship funding, you will receive a contractually guaranteed baseline of $20/hour (minimum $800/month) while gaining hands-on field experience assisting our team with digital media production, content organization, and outbound PR outreach for a multi-platinum music veteran and published author.

(The artist’s identity is strictly confidential during the screening phase, but you will be working directly with their core catalog and legacy assets).

THE PERKS & SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

• Guaranteed Funding: Earn a secure $20/hour with a guaranteed monthly minimum of $800 while you learn.
• Real Experience: Build an undeniable entertainment resume working directly with a legendary music catalog.
• Mentorship: Learn the inner mechanics of entertainment PR, asset monetization, and artist management from active industry pros.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Capture Content: Shoot high-quality behind-the-scenes footage and organize legacy archives into engaging video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Outbound PR: Help draft press materials and coordinate professional outreach emails to music blogs, media outlets, and podcasts for upcoming book launches and project rollouts.
• On-the-Ground Logistics: Handle local production runs, track digital assets, and keep administrative tasks moving smoothly.

WHAT WE NEED:

• The Location: Must live in the Los Angeles area and be able to commute locally to Woodland Hills.
• The Skills: Highly comfortable shooting, lighting, and editing crisp short-form video directly on your phone.
• The Attitude: A massive passion for live music and a proactive, "no task is too small" work ethic. We value hunger, professionalism, and grit over corporate office experience!