SXSW Music Fest Advancement Intern

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College is seeking interns for the SXSW Music Festival Department to learn day-to-day operations, artist advancement, and data entry, with hands-on experience in producing a large-scale festival.

Interns will gain insight into booking artists, A&R research, updating artist records, and preparing promotional materials for online platforms, while working in Austin, Texas, for up to six months at 16 hours per week, paid at $12.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university or college and based in Texas.
• Familiar with Google Suite, MS Office, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Interest in music and event planning.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operations of SXSW Music Festival department.
• Support artist advancement and data entry tasks.
• Assist with updating artist records and availability details.
• Help prepare promotional playlists and photo collections for site and social media.
• Contribute to promotions and logistics planning as needed.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Organization

Music appreciation

Event planning

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 19, 2026

Internship Purpose
The SXSW Music Festival Department seeks interns interested in learning about day-to-day operations, artist advancement, and data entry. Additional learning opportunities, such as music-related marketing projects, may be available. This position will provide hands‑on experience in producing a large-scale music festival.

What You Will Learn:

• What we look for when considering booking artists for the SXSW Music Festival, and how to assist the team in reviewing artist applications.
  • A&R research and data collection
• How to update artist records with information communicated via email, such as availability, visa information, special requests, etc.
• How to assist artists and their teams in advancing their SXSW showcase performances
• How to prepare promotional materials like playlists and photo collections for use on our website and social media platforms

Qualifications & Skills:
To be eligible for an SXSW internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or college and live in Texas.

• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Excellent communication (phone, email, and face-to-face) and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have a love of music and an appreciation for all genres.
• Have an interest in event planning and logistics.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds occasionally, as needed.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location, Schedule & Pay
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Core business office hours are Mon-Fri, 10 am - 6 pm. Time commitment is a maximum of 6 months and 16 hours per week. Availability of 40 hours per week during the event is required. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.