Job Title:  Marketing & Promotions Internship

Opportunity Type:  Internship

Employer Division:  Corporate

Description:  Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc.'s marketing team is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic emerging professional with a keen interest in marketing, promotions and events. The incumbent will serve as the Marketing promotions Intern and is responsible for providing administrative and event support. Marketing & Promotions Internship Responsibilities: •Assist the Marketing and Promotions Managers and Coordinators with daily activities and projects. •Assist with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns to maximize ticket sales and revenue, including marketing strategies and advertising plans. •Assist with the execution and evaluation of all advertising creative used in media outlets, including TV, radio, print creative, collateral imagery etc. •Assist in the development and implementation of new social media and networking technologies. •The intern will also build relationships with bloggers, social media outlets, and other websites to identify new opportunities for Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc. partnerships •Assist with the planning and execution of all grass roots marketing efforts and their associated marketing collaterals. •Assist with the organization and implementation of Metropolitan Muse Concert Series events, as well as the coordination and execution of company promotions. • Update and maintain company email distribution list. •All other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Education Requirements: •Incumbent should be fluent in Microsoft Office applications. •Must be skilled in communicating orally and in writing, with clarity necessary to carry out duties in an efficient and effective manner. •Qualified applicants are required to work all monthly Metropolitan Muse Concert Series events and major company events. •Experience in new media marketing, political campaigns, or journalism is a plus. •Must be pro-active and possess the ability to handle several projects at once under deadline pressure. Compensation and Requirements: •Internships offered by Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc. are non-compensated. All interns must receive college credit. •All interns must provide documentation from their college or university stating the number of hours obligated to work and verifying receipt of college credit. •Before the start of each internship period, all interns must read, agree to and submit a signed copy of the Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc.  Internship Agreement contract. •Interns are required to work all monthly Metropolitan Muse Concert Series events and major company events. In-Office Policy: The Desiree Samira Entertainment, Inc. office is a business casual environment. On event days, business attire is required. All interns will be notified of a dress code for events taking place outside the office.

Location(s):  Silver Spring, Maryland

Compensation Type:  Unpaid

Compensation Details/Other Benefits:  Receive academic credit, professional reference, career experience, gain industry exposure & valuable connections

Job Status:  Part-Time

Job Function:  Administration, Administrative/Support Services, Advertising, Brand Management, Business Development, Consulting, Creative/Design/Multimedia, Data Entry, Data Management, Database Management, Distribution, Marketing, Other, Product Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Writing

Period Of Employment:  Academic Year, Fall, Post-Graduate, Spring, Summer, Winter

Cover Letter Required:  Yes

Writing Sample(s) Required:  No

Other Document(s) Required:  No

Primary Role Type:

Creative

Job Requirements:

This job requires math, science, engineering or analysis.	Rarely
This job requires selling.	Occasionally
This job requires building & maintaining relationships with customers.	Occasionally
This job allows time and space to work in solitude.	Frequently
This job relies heavily on written communication.	Occasionally
This job requires providing help or service to others.	Occasionally
This job requires directing people or resources to achieve a goal.	Frequently
This job requires artistic skill.	Occasionally
This job requires business acumen.	Frequently
This job emphasizes predictable efficiency more than originality.	Occasionally

Application Qualifications

The following qualifications have been set as "Desired". This will not prevent students who don't meet this criteria from applying; it simply provides potential applicants with more insight into your ideal candidate.

Degree:  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Certificate of Advanced Study, Other, Other Certificate Program

Major/Concentration:  Business Administration, Computer Graphics, Creative Writing, General Business, Management, Marketing, Media Management, Organizational Communications, Public Relations

Student Status:  Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Minimum GPA:  2.50

Work Authorization Status:  U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Application Method

Email to Send Applications:  intern@desireesamiraent.com