Bso marketing Internship—Fall 2012 Proposed term: Fall 2012 Weekly hours

BSO Marketing Internship—Fall 2012
Proposed term: Fall 2012

Weekly hours: 15-20 hours per week

Compensation: $50/week and/or college credit

Location: 1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201




About the BSO: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. The 2007-2008 season marks the orchestra’s first season with Music Director Marin Alsop, who made international headlines in 2005 when she became the first female to lead a major American symphony orchestra. The BSO performs year-round at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (Baltimore, Md.) and at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md. Concerts and series include a full range of classical series, pops programming, family and youth concerts, special events and presentations.
The development intern's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Developing and implementing promotions and partnerships to generate ticket sales
  
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  Maintaining concierge desk and materials
  
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  Assisting in the execution of subscriber retention, loyalty and recognition programs
  
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  Researching projects
  
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  Proofreading print advertising and collateral materials
  
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  Clipping BSO print advertisements for archives
  
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  Coordinating e-marketing projects
  
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  Pursuing group sales opportunities
  
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  Developing campaigns for student and young professionals initiatives
  
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  Supporting marketing initiatives at concerts
  

The marketing intern will also assist with administrative and general marketing duties, and at times, will support the BSO Marketing Department at both venues, including The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland.

The marketing intern is supervised by the Manger of Single Ticket Sales and assists in all marketing needs. The intern is eligible for complimentary tickets when available.
Ideal candidates will: possess strong writing, organizational and interpersonal skills and have an interest in gaining valuable and direct experience in the marketing department of a major performing arts organization. College students at the junior, senior and graduate levels studying marketing, public relations or communication are preferred. Please include a list of completed relevant coursework as well as whether college credit will be requested for this internship.
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Interested candidates should submit cover letter, résumé and writing sample(s) (2-5 pages in length) to

[e-mail].