12 month internships, paying R6500 per month, are available now for youth who are interested in working in the music industry. If you are interested in the opportunities with radio, DJing and the music industry, this could be for you.
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Internship 1
The SAMPRA Development Fund has internship opportunities for two (2) graduates who wants to develop skills and experience in the South African music industry. The successful interns will be placed at Universal Music Africa in Rosebank, Gauteng and must have completed qualifications in Marketing or related fields with an accredited institution. The successful candidates will get full exposure in the running of a record company.
The core exposure areas are:
- Radio & DJ Sampling: Service new music to radio stations upon release and re-service songs showing growth potential.
- Music video Servicing: Distribute music videos weekly to music channels via the Ci platform.
- Reports: Update radio spins, chart positions, and compile weekly reports for international label partners.
- Media lists: Monitor Caster for bounce backs, update contacts, and identify new media platforms for content distribution.
- African media lists: Research, expand, and maintain African media contacts, adding verified details to Caster and Dot Digital.
- Weekly newsletter: Compile a Content Capsule featuring news updates from international label partners.
- Ad Hoc: Create marketing assets via Canva, assist with internal events, launches and promotional activities as needed.
Internship 2
The SAMPRA Development Fund has an internship opportunity for one (1) graduate who wants to develop skills and experience in the South African music industry. The successful intern will be placed at Universal Music Africa in Rosebank, Gauteng and must have completed a qualification in Marketing, Public Relations or related fields with an accredited institution.
The successful candidate will get full exposure in the running of a record company. The core exposure areas are:
- Finding avenues to help promote the company’s music,
- Sending out press releases and press blasts to media,
- Cold calling potential media houses to promote the company’s music,
- Include/Invite media to all Universal Music events,
- Calling Radio Stations, and
- Requesting for artist interviews.
HOW TO APPLY
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