EVENT COORDINATION
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 Events team who is self-motivated and has a passion for entertainment, music/dance, and putting on magical experiences. Our Events team arranges parties, press events, pop-ups, and represents Heat Dance to the media and external organizations. The ideal candidate is well-organized with excellent communication skills and is thoughtfully audience-focused when interacting with online communities and building relationships.

Our intern will work under the Creative Director to manage the Heat Dance events from beginning to execution and handle communications with entertainment agents, guests, and people in all positions at external media companies. You will learn how to pitch event concepts, build design boards, and account for all elements of high-profile large events. Our intern is someone who uses Pinterest, is in-touch with current pop culture, and is interested in a career in entertainment, event coordinating, or PR. Get ready to get right in the middle of it all!

What You'll Get

High production-value material for your personal and professional portfolios

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. Special Events may occur outside of these time frames and interns will be expected to make themselves available outside of educational & professional commitments.
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

Create a an event dance-related contest to build interest in the brand – work with other interns and departments to host an event or manage a contest or marketing experience
Gather a team of interns and delegate tasks to help make your vision a reality!
Work with the marketing & graphic design teams to market events
Brainstorm on the regular: work with marketing to brainstorm and assist with content, campaigns, and marketing
Monitor trends in social media, entertainment, dance, and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to 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

Excellent social skills and emotional intelligence
A proactive self-starter who enjoys autonomy and taking action
Great communicator, responsive over email & telephone
Bonus points for interest in photography, branding, and/or journalism!
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
Expertise in Microsoft word, outlook, etc
Excellent in all forms of communication, especially written
Meticulous attention to detail in setting and guest experience, 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!