Responsibilities

• Watch and manage the press@insomniac.com inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses to incoming media inquiries
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, photographers, influencers, and other media professionals covering Insomniac events
• Review, approve, or deny media credential applications for all concerts, festivals, and club shows
• Take ownership of logistics and communications for credentialed press, ensuring they have everything needed for seamless event access
• Draft, edit, and distribute a variety of written materials including press releases, media alerts, festival recaps, news articles, and PR reports
• Create Electronic Press Kits (EPKs), one-sheets, and talking points that support marketing and communications efforts across all event brands
• Assist in formatting and distributing press releases and announcements through third-party platforms
• Draft official quotes and remarks on behalf of company executives for interviews and media opportunities
• Draft content for a handful of social media posts per month
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of signature philanthropy initiatives, including charity auctions, fundraising events, and community engagement campaigns

• Partner with cross-functional teams by managing timelines, tracking budgets, and ensuring seamless integration of philanthropic messaging across marketing, PR, and on-site activations
• Help maintain accurate impact reporting, track participation metrics, and contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight the company’s charitable impact
• Compile and distribute daily press clips and weekly media reports summarizing editorial coverage, social content, and broadcast placements
• grade the media coverage and immediately flag content that is not aligned with the brand, providing recommendations for addressing the situation and fixing the content
• Track and analyze earned media reach, sentiment, and impact across multiple campaigns and channels
• Provide continuous updates to internal stakeholders and festival teams on major press hits and campaign performance

• Contribute to campaign brainstorms and planning meetings to identify newsworthy angles, storytelling opportunities, and press-worthy initiatives
• Build and update tailored media lists based on event genre, location, and audience to ensure relevant coverage
• Draft suggested PR strategies and timelines for full event campaigns
• Research and maintain a current media database with contacts across key Insomniac markets, domestically and internationally? (to be cleaned)

Requirements

• 1+year of experience in music public relations or relevant internships, preferably with exposure to dance music or live events. Any journalism background is a plus.
• Existing relationships or familiarity with key media contacts across dance music outlets and industry trades is a plus
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling press materials, pitches, internal documents, and other communications tailored to different audiences
• A strong understanding of the current media landscape, including both traditional press and emerging digital platforms with an emphasis on music and culture
• Must be available to work in an office in Calabasas, CA five days per week (8-hour shifts)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
• A highly motivated self-starter with a "solutions-first" mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and move projects forward with urgency and attention to detail
• Passion for and knowledge of electronic music culture, including Insomniac’s festivals, brands, and community

• Any journalism background is a plus
• Existing relationships or familiarity with key media contacts across dance music outlets and industry trades is a plus