Music Internships

The McIntire Department of Music is a liberal arts music department serving the University of Virginia, the local and national communities through creative work, scholarship and performance. We rely on the enthusiastic support of our students, volunteers and interns to help us present over 100 music events each year.

Our interns are quick-thinking, motivated, organized, imaginative, patient, and polite. They have good communication skills, a sense of humor, and work well both independently and in groups. Knowledge of music is always helpful. If this descripiton fits you please consider applying for one of our music internships.

 

Advertising Internship

Type:	unpaid
Hours:	flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration:	academic year

The Advertising Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in design and marketing and will have the opportunity to build a diverse set of creative and strategic skills. Advertising Interns will schedule ads, place ad requests, work with ensemble directors to establish ad budgets, design, and print ads. Additionally, the intern will maintain archives and budget records of all ads. The Advertising Intern will work with the Director of Promotions, ensemble directors, and ad representatives, and will use Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel and e-mail programs on Macintosh computers.

Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year!

 

Photography Internship

Type:	unpaid
Hours:	flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration:	semester or academic year

Love music? Love photography? Here's a way to combine your interests and play a valuable role as Photography Intern with UVA's McIntire Department of Music! We provide a state-of-the-art digital camera and equipment, you provide a desire to visually capture concerts, performances, master classes, classes and other events around the Music Department for publicity and promotion purposes. Basic duties as Photography Intern will include photographing various events throughout the year, maintaining the archive of past photographs, and managing a small database of volunteer photographers. It will require a time commitment of about 6-10 hours a week, and will include a supportive environment who will be excited to have you on board!

Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year!

 

Publicity Internship

Type:	unpaid
Hours:	flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration:	semester, academic year or summer

The Publicity Internships are tailored for each individual intern. Many interns want to experience working on many different events, while others choose to focus on one type of music or even one large event. Interns assist the Director of Promotions preparing all types of publicity including press releases, ads, and public service announcements. Responsibilities include managing and assisting in marketing promotions and special events planning, preparation and participation. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in marketing and communications.

Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year!

 

Social Media Internship

Type:	unpaid
Hours:	flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration:	semester, academic year or summer

The Social Media Intern assists the Director of Promotions in developing, executing, and analyzing social media marketing for the McIntire Department of Music. The Social Media Intern must have good communication skills; solid writing skills; personal social skills, and a knowledge of current trends and technologies in social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.).
We are looking for someone who would make a great representative of the University of Virginia & The McIntire Department of Music; someone who has a strong and positive personal social media network; is able to work under their own direction, and is enthusiastic about all types of music and able to communicate that enthusiasm. Fundamental knowledge of computer science is helpful.

Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year!

Volunteer Coordinator Internship

Type:	unpaid
Hours:	flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration:	academic year

Manage the volunteer program for the McIntire Department of Music! As an intern, you will learn to effectively recruit, manage, and organize volunteers from U.Va. and the Charlottesville community for over 100 events and opportunities. You will also help assist with marketing, promotions, and advertising for the Department, and the programs, concerts and events associated with the programs. If you like to interact with people on a day-to-day basis, then this is a perfect internship for you! Basic computer skills, ability to interact with a diverse group of people, and organizational skills are required.

Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year!

 

Testimonials

"If you are looking to manage and maintain an organization fundamental to the vitality of the music and arts community at U.Va., look no further than this internship. Being the department's volunteer coordinator provides a unique opportunity to not only work with U.Va. students but also to work with volunteers from the greater Charlottesville community who want to remain active in the music and arts community. The chance to provide opportunities that meet a volunteer's specific needs and interests is very rewarding and the flexibility of this internship gives room to be creative and to pursue independent projects that further develops the volunteer program." ~ Michelle H. Volunteer Intern 2010-2011

“My internship was an awesome learning experience. It definitely helped me become familiar with Adobe Illustrator, which is the core program I use in my current job as an Expert Artist for CustomInk. I learned great interpersonal skills as I had to meet with the head of each department to discuss what they envisioned for their advertisements. It also taught me to manage the budgets of the different music departments in order to optimize their advertising potential. Overall it was a great experience and the knowledge I gained has helped me succeed in my job today.” ~ Vanessa A., Advertising Intern 2004-2005

"Interns will interact daily with ad sales reps at local pubs like the Hook and C-VILLE Weekly, as well as [those] in radio. The internship prepares you in so many areas for a real career, such as time management and organization, communication skill (both written and over the phone, creative execution and review, managing budgets, working with a team, and much more! If I had not interned…it would have taken me a much longer time to adjust and complete the learning curve. I really felt ahead of the game as compared to other entry-level colleagues. Every time I reserve an ad here at Ogilvy, I think about how you taught me how to write emails, follow-up, etc. I could never thank you enough!”

~ Margaret N, Advertising Intern 2005-2006

“This was the most well-rounded internship I could ask for. The environment was laid back, but I had plenty of goals to achieve. The work required organization and administration, but I could then use my creative side to design ads. The skills I learned in this internship can be carried over not only into other jobs in arts administration, but also into virtually any career you can think of.”

~ Jill C., Advertising Intern 2006-2007

"This experience incredibly worthwhile. The Music Department is a close-knit community and I loved being a part of it. Everyone is great to work with and this was a unique outlet for my love of photography." ~ Candace R., Photography Intern 2006-2007

 

Internship Application

To apply, download our Intern Application Form (.pdf, 70KB) and return it

• by e-mail to ,
• in person at 112 Old Cabell Hall,
• by mail to:

Director of Promotions
McIntire Department of Music, University of Virginia
112 Old Cabell Hall, P.O. Box 400176
Charlottesville, VA 22904

The McIntire Department of Music also participates in the UIP Internship program, which allows interns to gain academic credit.

Contact Marcy Day at 434-924-6492 or for more information or to set up an interview if one of these internships sound right for you.