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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, fitness, social experiences). We exist as an app and as brick & mortar studios: 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. Live your best life as your true self at HEAT DANCE!

Job Description

Heat Dance is currently seeking a WordPress/Web Development intern to join our technology and design departments who is self-motivated and has a passion for entertainment, web development, and entrepreneurship. Our ideal candidate is someone who has experience building webpages, is familiar with Amazon Web Services, and has used WordPress extensively.

Our intern will work with the Technology team to manage the Heat Dance website and Heat Online video portal and play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our online presence. Our intern will learn the ins and outs of WordPress plug-ins, Google Analytics, AWS, SEO, and Visual Composer page design and become adept at managing e-commerce and high-traffic web portals. You will work under the supervision of a senior web developer, but the role will be mainly independent and requires the interns to take ownership in their projects.

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.
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 app development, data analytics, digital marketing, or design areas based on the intern’s proven skills and dedication.

Responsibilities

Manage Heat Online video uploads, instructor profile pages, and website updates
Monitor the website and community portal for bugs and issues, and resolve
Create pages, templates, and new designs in WordPress using Visual Composer
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

Wanting an amazing, unforgettable internship
A proactive self-starter who enjoys autonomy and taking action
Great communicator, responsive over email & telephone
Great with conveying stories through web pages
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
Experience with WordPress (not blogging), WooCommerce, Visual Composer plug-in, and an interest in building WordPress skills quickly
Must be tech savvy and have an interest in dance and music
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
Adobe expertise is a plus

"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!