My dude Yamil Little is looking for interns in the Atlanta Chapter of The Grammy University. I am a Grammy member and I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone in Atlanta who is interested in learning how the insides of the music game works. Yamil Little is a good dude too and is a top producer and works with top producers as well. This posting comes from Yamil:
The Internship Program offers an opportunity for college students who are interested in careers in the recording industry to gain on-site training in programming, office administration, nonprofit management and membership development. The Academy compensates interns and gives college credit.
Candidates should be energetic, hard working and have aspirations of a career in the music industry or music education. Journalism students whose goal is to write for music publications are encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer (Microsoft Word & Excel, WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3) experience is important.
Interns may assist the Recording Academy in a variety of professional and educational outreach programs and capacities including GRAMMY Foundation programs (i.e., GRAMMY in the Schools, Concert Series for Children, etc.), chapter newsletters, event planning, research and database management. In conjunction with this learning experience, interns will receive in-depth exposure to techniques and practices of a professional recording industry organization and perform administrative duties which may include membership mailings, photocopying, filing, faxing and answering phones.
REQUIREMENTS
Be currently enrolled in a college/university as a junior, senior or graduate student.
Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for Recording Academy internship.
Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.
Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
Exhibit computer skills, typing proficiency (a computer test may be required).
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).
Hours are part time (20 hours a week).
Intern will work on site during regular business hours as well as some evenings and weekends.
Internship provides an in-depth exposure to a professional recording organization’s techniques and practices.
Projects may include assistance with event management, educational programs (GRAMMY in the Schools), work on publications (newsletters), membership recruitment, database management, analysis (demographics study), marketing/PR and administrative office support.
Atlanta Grammy Recording Academy Internships
Atlanta Chapter
atlanta@grammy.com
(404) 816-1380 p. (404) 816-1390 f
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