BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
INTERNSHIPS

At Heat Dance we create cutting-edge dance material that guests can’t stop sharing. Heat Dance is seeking outstanding candidates for a variety of creative and business-centered internships. We look forward to meeting you!

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About the Company

Based in LA, Heat Dance was founded on the belief that people are happier and healthier when they have rich experiences in movement and sensory input (ie. Dance). Heat provides an interactive dance community and education platform online, inspired by the immersive dance experiences we deliver daily in our state-of-the-art studios—part dance class, part exercise, part immersive theatre; our goal is to create a happier, healthier society through dance and technology.

Job Description

Heat Dance is currently seeking an intern to join our Business Development team who is self-motivated and has a passion for entertainment, music/dance, and entrepreneurship. Our Business Development and Strategy teams contribute to the venture capital fundraising process, conduct market research and analyze data, present recommendations for marketing and new business initiatives, and prepare for geographic expansion of studios.

Our intern will work under the CEO to learn the current industry landscape, conduct research, create presentations, and learn about all facets of the Heat Dance business from operations to customer retention and more. Working with pitch decks, business plans, and financial models is only the beginning. The ideal candidate has a business major or strong interest in entrepreneurship or investment banking and has some experience with financial modeling and Microsoft Excel.

What You'll Get

on-the-job training applying school teachings

Powerful network connections across USC, UCLA, and the Los Angeles start-up world

An arena to build new skills, polish existing ones, and discover your hidden talents

Awesome letters of recommendation and employment opportunities post-internship

Further Details

Location: Offices & studios in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, in-person

Dates: 2020 Summer Session: June 1 – Sept 18 with Orientation on Weds, May 27

2020 Fall Session: Sept 8 – December 18 with Orientation on Weds, Sept 2

Hours: at least 2 days per week M-F for 6 hours each; generally flexible between 10am-7pm. Depending on the team/department you are ultimately hired in and also with consideration to your availability, specific days/times will be arranged with your manager.Compensation: Unpaid internship but with opportunity for potential future employment. If school credit is possible, will work with candidate to achieve credit requirements.

Compensation: Unpaid internship, so individual must either be eligible for school credit or participate on a volunteer basis if selected.

Future: Can lead to increased responsibilities and involvement over time, with the potential to expand into the PR, digital marketing, or design areas based on the intern’s proven skills and dedication.

Responsibilities

Assist with fundraising materials such as business plan, pitch deck, market research, and financial models
Research and craft strategies for partnership opportunities
Monitor data analytics on website, social media platforms, and customer feedback using Google Analytics & Data Studio
Brainstorm on the regular: work with marketing to brainstorm and assist with content and campaigns, as well as the social media team and business development team – be part of everything going on
Monitor trends in social media, entertainment, dance, and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to help our production & marketing teams create viral content that will increase word of mouth
Anything else that may interest you! We wear many hats and are intentional in finding opportunities to develop our team members!

Desired Skills

Wanting an amazing, unforgettable internship
A proactive self-starter who enjoys autonomy and taking action
Great communicator, responsive over email & telephone
Proactive idea generator (we love new ideas!)
Efficiency – work smarter, not harder
A sense of humor and natural creativity
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working with team members
Must be extremely resourceful with a “can-do” & “I’ll find a way” attitude
Strong knowledge of leading social media platforms (FB, IG, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, Youtube, etc.) and viral content as well as knowledge of emerging trends and technologies
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc

"To stop learning and creating is to stop living."

Ready to Go?

If you’re interested in the position, continue to apply directly through our website and upload your resume all in one place. We can’t wait to meet you!