Intern, Social Media Marketing at The Recording Academy | Santa Monica, CA

The Recording Academy

Intern, Social Media Marketing

Santa Monica, CA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive social media marketing support for a GRAMMY Week internship, including content creation and event coverage.

Own social content planning and real-time coverage during GRAMMY Week.
Must-have: Familiarity with TikTok/Instagram best practices and basic graphic/video skills.
Standout: Experience supporting events and working with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing marketing initiatives, campaigns, and event activations.
Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities relevant to the music industry.
Support the development of creative strategies to amplify brand visibility and engagement.
Monitor and engage with online communities across platforms, ensuring alignment with the Academy’s tone and values.
Assist in scheduling and publishing content on social media platforms using tools like Sprout Social or similar.
Track and report key performance metrics, offering actionable insights for improvement.
Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and create engaging digital content, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge trends on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Provide on-site social media coverage during GRAMMY Week, capturing and sharing highlights in real time.
Edit, proofread, and optimize content to ensure consistency, quality, and relevance to current social media trends.
Provide logistical support for marketing and social media activations during GRAMMY Week and other Academy events.
Document event moments for use across the Academy’s platforms.
Assist in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

Requirements

Students must be currently enrolled in a College/University for an Undergraduate or Graduate program.
Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.
One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.
Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship program.
Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.
Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn) and their best practices.
Ability to identify and implement emerging social media trends, particularly on TikTok.
Basic skills in graphic design and video editing (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.

Preferred

One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.

Benefits

paid Internship program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (sophomores, juniors or seniors) to gain hands-on experience in marketing, social media community management, and content creation while directly contributing to the Academy’s mission to serve the music community.
involvement in marquee events

The Recording Academy

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

Founded in 1957

Santa Monica, California, USA

2.8K employees (159 in marketing)

www.grammy.com

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

49 (2% of company)

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

2.1M

Traffic Source Mix

63.1%

Direct

28.8%

Referral

4.4%

Social

3.1%

Paid

0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.8K

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Links

www.grammy.com

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