What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern, Messina Touring Group position at AEG Worldwide?
Summer Intern, Messina Touring Group
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300 venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Position Summary:
This Intern position will rotate between various departments over three-week periods to gain operational knowledge of AEG Presents Sponsorship, Marketing, Ticketing, Venue Operations, Touring, and Booking for a 12-week program.
Essential Functions:
- Interns will rotate among several departments over 3-week periods. Participating departments include Global Partnerships, Marketing, Ticketing, Venue Operations, Booking and Production.
- Interns will shadow and assist various departments and perform tasks assigned by department liaisons. Assigned tasks can include, but are not limited to, socials and ad packs, show advancement, load-in, and sound check.
- Interns must complete 2 activities per rotation. Activities can include but are not limited to attending a show, attending load-in, shadowing in the box office, and/or attending soundcheck.
- Interns will work on preparing an end-of-semester presentation to the Department Liaisons and/or Human Resources Representative on a relevant topic of their choosing.
- Sets realistic goals and is willing to work closely with department supervisors to reach those goals utilizing the Internship Goals & Objectives form.
- The AEG Internship Program requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week during the Summer.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects at once
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and cultivate relationships
- Team players who are enthusiastic and committed to the work
- Demonstrates a strong interest in the music industry and music business
- Must be fully capable and proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Regular attendance and hours in conformance with the standards, which AEG may establish from time to time, are essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company, including working event nights and event weekends
Benefits:
- Work on increasingly challenging and engaging real-world projects
- Work closely with experienced team members who coach and provide mentorship
- Attend meetings, events, and other networking opportunities
Intern Perks
- Corporate networking
- Resume review with the AEG Talent Acquisition team
Location: Austin, TX (On-site)
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
