PR/Marketing Intern Job at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

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  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

Marketing Intern

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

Duration: February 3 - May 16, 2025, 20 hours per week 

Location: Canal Place Office and Fairgrounds, New Orleans

POSITION SUMMARY: The Jazz Fest Marketing Intern position provides learning and professional development opportunities for someone interested in pursuing marketing, advertising & promotional opportunities in the music industry. This position will work with the Marketing/Advertising/Promotions Department fulfilling various administrative, marketing & promotional duties for the 2025 Jazz Fest. The intern will work with the Festival Promotions Associate Producer, the Design & Internet Director, the Press & Advertising Director and the Marketing & Media Manager.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in advertising, promotions and marketing operations.
  • Help develop and maintain the social media calendar to help ensure content is developed and approved in a timely manner.
  • Help monitor social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) for trends, engaging opportunities, and execution of best practices.
  • Help research, identify and monitor key industry influencers and niche influencers on social media.
  • Research social media marketing trends and marketing needs for a purpose of exploring ideas for improvement.
  • Assist with copywriting and proofreading for social media, e-newsletters, press releases, radio spots and other materials, as needed.
  • Help collect data and update the department’s database system.
  • Assist with in-office clerical duties, maintaining files and documents.
  • Assist in communicating with other Festival Departments and Vendors.
  • Assist with the implementation of various promotions, traditional advertising and digital advertising campaigns, as needed.

Qualifications: 

  • Must be a Junior or Senior pursuing their undergraduate, or graduate degree.
  • A willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt to foster the growth and success of the Festival.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms in a professional perspective.
  • Familiarity with social listening and analysis 
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with a team to draft short-form and long-form content for social platforms.
  • Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment and manage projects from beginning to end.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs.
  • Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Entry level knowledge of graphic design & editing and willingness to learn.
  • Able to work approximately 20 hours per week and on weekends during the Festival.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Utilize the Absentee Request Form for accurate reporting of absenteeism to the Human Resources Office.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
  • Attend and complete any required training.
  • Surrender any document, computer program, design, or intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival to the Festival at the end of each production year or upon request.
  • Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Internship, Seasonal work, Weekend work,

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