Spring 2027 Marketing Internship

In addition to significant professional development, mentorship, and real-world project experience, participants will be considered for a one-time, performance-based payment at the conclusion of the program. The amount depends on business and individual results.

Description
Bauer Entertainment Marketing (www.BauerEM.com) is looking for a dynamic professional to support its marketing initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in music, sports, entertainment, marketing, or technology.  

As an Entertainment Marketing Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with marketing initiatives and client projects. Daily activities include,  but are not limited to, creating and curating content (written and visual), conducting research,  composing reports, implementing branding, and anything else BEM deems necessary. 

This internship requires a minimum commitment of three days per week. Specific days and hours can be coordinated with your supervisor based on business needs and academic schedules. 

This position reports to the Senior Account Coordinator and supports our team of project managers and account coordinators. This is an internship that will correspond with your educational study/school credit requirements.  

This internship can be done from our workspace in East Nashville and/or remotely.  

Qualifications:  

• Current graduate student or undergraduate Junior or Senior  
• Business, music, marketing, design, or psychology-focused degrees preferred  
• Strong interest in entertainment and technology industries  
• Experience in startups, marketing, and the entertainment industry are a bonus, but not required

Hard Skills:  

• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills (Preference given to great copywriters)  
• Detailed knowledge of and experience with social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google products  
• Aptitude for graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe)  
• Experience with digital advertising (e.g., Facebook, Google, AdRoll) 

Soft Skills:  

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision 
• Great people skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues in-person and remotely 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and productive while managing multiple tasks at once  
• Needs to be told things only once, but not afraid to ask for clarification  
• Capacity to get work done in a fast-paced environment not confined to a typical “9 to 5” day  
• Strong problem-solver and adept at anticipating opportunities  
• Seeks, welcomes, and uses constructive criticism to learn, grow, and improve

Good to Have:

• Interest in digital advertising and hands-on experience creating, managing, or optimizing campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, or programmatic networks.
• Curiosity about audience targeting, ad analytics, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with ad creation tools, pixel tracking, or campaign reporting.
• Passion for experimenting with creative content and testing ad strategies to drive engagement.

Mission: 

• Help clients achieve their goals by fulfilling campaign strategies through creative execution, content development, and research-driven implementation.

Outcomes: 

• Gain hands-on experience with multiple marketing tactics for at least 3 music, sports, or entertainment clients
• Assist in audience research and targeting strategies that increase campaign engagement
• Conduct and present campaign research to support strategic decision making

Our internship offers you:  

• Flexible Scheduling: Work from wherever and whenever you want as long as deadlines are met, your communication is timely and consistent, and your supervisors are happy with results. Unlimited vacation, pending approval  
• Hands-on Experience: Working at a startup means you'll get greater access, responsibility, and accountability immediately. Receive real-time training and core knowledge across a range of  marketing strategies and tactics  
• Networking Opportunities: Meet, engage, and build relationships with a variety of people in the  entertainment industry  
• Team Recognition: Be acknowledged and appreciated for the impact you have on the company and its clients! Earn "Bauer Bucks" from colleagues that can be redeemed for gift cards and amazing  experiences such as white-water rafting, whiskey tasting, or dance lessons 
• Professional Development: Full access to BEM's very own Marketing Event Masterclass
• Potential  consideration for a full-time position after graduation 

About Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM):
Bauer Entertainment Marketing is a full-service marketing agency providing strategic consulting and hands-on campaign management. We're leaders in removing barriers to growth and generating more conversions via leads, sales, awareness, and engagement. We've proudly helped grow 100+ sports, music & entertainment companies including: Country Jam USA, Nitro Circus, Kanye West, Ryman Auditorium, Music City Bowl, and Uber. BEM was named “Best in Business” by the Nashville Business Journal, “Best Emerging Music, Sports, & Entertainment Company” by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, plus a "Best Advertising Agency" and "Top Digital Marketing Agency" in Nashville by Expertise.com and UpCity. Most recently, we received recognition from Front Office Sports as 2023 Best Employers in Sports. This reflects our experience, passion, professionalism, and ability to generate quantified, documented results for clients. Learn more at www.BauerEM.com.