Internship duties include:
• conducting online research on Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductees (musicians, music industry
professionals and institutions) and other Colorado-music related topics
• writing compelling articles and inductee biographies for the Hall’s website and monthly newsletter
• assisting in the roll-out of digital media campaigns for the Hall’s 10th Anniversary
• assisting in content development for marketing collateral
• identifying current news related to Colorado music to share on the Hall’s social media platforms and website
• potential opportunities to conduct remote interviews
Requirements:
• Demonstrated interest in print and online journalism
• Junior year+ of undergraduate degree, with a Journalism or Communications major
• Must have own computer, internet access and email
Qualifications:
• Excellent written communications and research skills
• Creative, energetic and driven
• Takes initiative and works well independently
• Adheres to deadlines
• Music lover
Internship Details:
Dates: February – May 2021
Hours: Flexible hours, approx.. 7-10 hours/week
Location: Fully remote position
Pay: This is an unpaid internship. Prefer candidates whose internship will be counted as academic credit at their university/college.
Reports to: Colorado Music Hall of Fame Executive Director
About Colorado Music Hall of Fame:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Colorado Music Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate our state’s music heritage and inspire the future of Colorado music through our museum, educational programming, induction concerts and events. Eleven Hall of Fame induction concerts and ceremonies to date have honored and inducted more than 40 musicians, individuals and institutions who have made a mark on Colorado’s music history. Sharing the legacies of Colorado music, inductee biographies, videos and memorabilia are exhibited at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame’s museum, located at the Trading Post at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
To Apply:
Send the following to info@cmhof.org with subject line, Internship, by January 29, 2021:
• A cover letter that addresses why you are a good candidate for a Colorado Music Hall of Fame internship
• Your resume, with names and emails of 3 references
• 3 recent writing samples (attachments or links)