Overview
EmazingLights is the international leader in premium light show products, selling glove sets, light sticks, poi, and orbits. We pioneer the art of gloving into a legitimate art form and competition. Only light show products that are sound and personally used by the team are featured in the company’s inventory. EmazingLights is passionate about ushering in the future of gloving, actively promoting this art form by organizing gloving competitions, workshops and showcase events.
About the Position
We are seeking a Public Relations intern with an interest in Social Media. Our ideal candidate is full of creative ideas and eager to contribute on a large scale. The intern will gain visibility into the inner workings and aspects of the public relations and social media field. Must be able to provide concrete deliverables and learn from top to bottom. When the internship is completed you will be ready to enter any fast paced PR / Social media position.
This is an unpaid internship position, and you may count it for school credit if needed. This position could also last longer or lead to full-time employment. The right candidate will have some experience with all items listed below and must have the ability to work on a PC Platform.
TOP REASONS TO WORK WITH US:
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Featured as one of the best companies ever on Shark Tank (March 2015 – Deal with Mark Cuban & Daymond John)
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Join the #189 fastest growing private company according to Inc. Magazine 5000
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Featured on: Rolling Stone, Yahoo Finance, Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, CNBC, MTV, ABC’s Shark Tank, LA Weekly, MSN, and more.
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Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility to be creative.
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Become an integral part of a core team with lots of room for advancement.
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Great culture. An environment where everyone is driven to make the company and themselves succeed. We love our gloving and we love the energy around here!
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Ability to learn and grow as a community leader and marketer.
REQUIREMENTS:
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20 hours per week minimum at our HQ in Anaheim CA
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Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
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Must have sense of humor / creative writing skills.
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Must be familiar with EDM & non EDM publications.
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Solid understanding of the different social networks.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Passion for the music or flow arts industry.
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Exceptional sense of urgency.
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Efficiency at Google docs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily:
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Assist Social Media Manager w/ content sourcing.
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Provide assistance in tracking metrics for social media platforms.
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Help with content creation and scheduling out media.
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Help develop our Rolodex of Media Contacts.
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Establish relations with Clubs all over the world.
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Curate engaging content (Memes, Video editing, Viral content creation)
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Build and update lists and databases. (PR, Analytics, and Research)
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Help promote events via social media and online communities.
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Research Viral Pages.
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Comment moderation.
Other:
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Think of creative ways to sell Gloves
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Help establish relations with other PR firms.
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Brainstorm Viral Video ideas.
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Work with press releases regarding upcoming music and festivals.
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Write on behalf of EmazingLights for media coverage.
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Research other industries & their communities.
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Learn about blog maintenance.
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Learn about SEO for blogs.
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Create and distribute press releases. (Initial drafts, proofreading, creating subject lines.)
Pluses:
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Video Editing
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Lightshow Skills
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Deep Familiarity w/ Gloving
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Experience organizing and managing large groups
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
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Internship Credit – The opportunity to work with and learn from the leading lifestyle brand team in the festival market!
STEPS TO APPLY:
(Any application without all parts will be rejected.)
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Resume
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Cover letter, please describe your experience with EDM and what it means to you
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About EmazingLights
EmazingLights is pioneering the new Gloving movement into a skillful expression of art no different from any other type of dance. It takes practice and dedication to master the intricacies of this dance art form and the Gloving community is constantly innovating and expanding the Gloving experience. With Gloving events such as ThursdayNightLights, FridayNightLights, Gloving101, BOSS and IGC Gloving competitions; the community is constantly growing! EmazingLights wants to support all lightshow artists and we are dedicated to providing the absolute best lightshow products and environments for people to learn, practice and trade lightshows!