Grand Hustle and D.O.T. Promotions seek interns for music industry careers

October 30, 9:03 PMAtlanta Hip-Hop Music ExaminerShannon Barbour

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Grand Hustle is looking for interns to learn about the music industry and participate in various events. Carefully read all the details below. Submit the requested information to: intern@dotpromotions.net. 

You must follow the process listed below. Comments on this page are welcome, but you will not receive personal replies. Interns must be based in the Atlanta metro area.

D.O.T. Promotional Team
Main Office #: 323.251.9145
www.dotpromotions.net

Length of Internship:
30 day initial commitment

Position Title:
Contact representative for available titles.

Position Description: We are recruiting interns for a music industry online training program for Grand Hustle Records. Grand Hustle is home to artists such as T.I., Young Dro, Yung LA, DJ Drama, Big Kuntry Kane & many more. By the end of the training process, interns will be fully prepared & qualified to work for major record labels. D.O.T. Promotions is a promotional company with previous accounts with Warner Bros. records, Def Jam & Bad Boy; artists such as Jay-Z, P-Diddy, Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Shawty Lo, Ginuwine and more. The internship also includes access to major celebrity events.

Qualifications:
• MUST BE at least 16 years of age
• Full access to a working computer, the internet, and a telephone

Skills Desired:
• Basic written and oral communication skills
• Web Savvy with significant knowledge of online “hangouts”
• Basic knowledge of, and access to MS Office Word, Excel & Powerpoint

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Creating a DJ list & gaining feedback on music
• Recruiting local talent through online media
• Creating press releases and contacting media outlets
• Creating online social networks and generating a following
• Calling into the local radio stations
• Distributing promotional product, when needed
• Visiting nightclubs to network with promoters & DJ and monitor playlist

By the end of the process you will learn:
• The many different jobs in the music industry and where you fit in
• What records labels look for when they’re ready to sign artists
• The process of marketing a single to the public, including how to gain radio play
• How to promote an event without any advertisement on radio or television; and the difference between advertisement, promotion, and publicity

Application Process:
To apply call send FULL NAME, CONTACT, CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE, & THE NAME OF THE PERSON/SITE, WHO REFERRED YOU to:

intern@dotpromotions.net

List your Atlanta Hip-Hop Music Examiner, Shannon Barbour, as the person who referred you.

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