Triad Dragons Fall 2012 Internship Program
Triad Dragons Entertainment and Global Dance sit at the forefront of Colorado dance music events, producing the biggest electronic music festivals in the Rocky Mountains for over a decade. Events such as Global Dance Festival, Skylab, Global Dub Festival, Caffeine, Hallowfreaknween, Trancegiving, Decadence NYE and signature club nights like NRG Thursdays at Beta – America's #1 nightclub – and Global Fridays at the Church, have elevated Colorado's position as one of the biggest dance music markets in the US. Interns will work closely with Triad Dragons staff members on special projects within one of the listed divisions. This program is meant for college students but is open to anyone 18+. The internship is unpaid, but college credit will be given when available. Interviews will be held in September, please see the application form for specific dates and location. The internship will run from early September through mid-January. Application below!
EVENT PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION
We are looking for creative, out-of-the-box thinkers to help expand the Triad Dragons brand throughout Denver, Boulder and surrounding areas, with a particular emphasis on NRG Thursdays at Beta and Global Fridays at the Church. Opportunities will also exist, as available, to assist with the planning and promotion of upcoming signature Triad Dragons events, specifically Skylab, Hallowfreaknween, Trancegiving and Decadence New Year’s Eve.
MUSIC DEVELOPMENT
Participate in content development for globaldancemusic.com, the go-to site for free downloads of the hottest dance songs from producers around the world. Interns will assist in outreach for music placement on the site, music journalism and brand awareness. We are looking for candidates with excellent written communication skills who are in-the-know about rising artists and trends in the world of EDM.
BROADCAST MEDIA
Interns will have the opportunity to play a major role in putting together the weekly radio show, Global Sessions with Ecotek, which airs every Friday night from 9-11 pm on HOT 107.1, Denver’s FM dance music station. Duties may include setting up interviews with artists and industry guests, developing content for the interview portion of show, creating and updating calendar of local events and marketing and promotional tasks. We are looking for candidates with superb written and verbal communication skills with extensive knowledge of EDM. Journalism, particularly broadcast, experience is a bonus.
ARTIST MANAGEMENT
Assist in the development of the newly launched artist management branch of Global Dance. Interns will assist in growing and maintaining artists’ social networking presence, publicity efforts and brand awareness. We are looking for candidates who have excellent communication skills, are social media savvy and creative.
COLLEGE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES
We are looking for university students based on each of the area campuses to act as a bridge between Triad Dragons and the college community. Interns will be our eyes and ears on campus and offer a “word on the street” perspective on their college communities, be aware of on-campus events and trends, and build and maintain relationships with key tastemakers (college radio, media, campus organizations, peer groups, greek life, etc.) to further word-of-mouth exposure for events and brand awareness. Ideal candidates have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are highly connected to student life, innovative, have a passion for EDM and understanding of the local scene, and an interest in marketing.
Interns will have opportunities to aid in event planning, help create and execute promotional campaigns, do market research, and participate in on-site promotions. Ideal candidates are involved in the local music and nightlife scene, regular users of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Foursquare, and are able to attend various Thursday and Friday events in Denver. Written or verbal communication skills, marketing and promotion experience, and leadership skills are a bonus.
Interviews will be held from 10 PM - 12 AM on the outdoor patio at Beta and the sushi lounge at the Church on the following dates:
Thursday, Sept. 6th at Beta Nightclub
Friday, Sept. 7th at the Church Nightclub
Thursday, Sept. 13th at Beta Nightclub
Friday, Sept. 14th at the Church Nightclub
You MUST fill out the application in order to register for the interview.
Submit Application