SAMPRA Development Fund Internship 2024 | Apply Now

An internship can serve as a prelude to your ideal position. It’s a contract job that gives you the chance to obtain practical experience in a particular sector or subject. Students and recent graduates are frequently offered internships, which can last anything from a few weeks to several months. The goal is to give you a realistic flavour of what the working world is truly like by exposing you to a work environment practically. It’s an excellent method to put what you’ve learned in the classroom into practice and develop useful abilities. It’s also a fantastic chance to network and establish contacts in your sector of choice.

Internship Location: Johannesburg

Internship Closing Date: January 26, 2024

The SAMPRA Development Fund has internship opportunities for two graduates who want to develop skills and experience in the music industry. The successful applicants will be placed at Paradise Africa Distribution, based at 105 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg. The applicants will gain experience in artist and label management, digital strategy, & events. The applicant must have completed a postgraduate qualification (BA or BCom with an accredited institution with a particular interest in the entertainment sector. The core experience areas are the following:

1. Junior Label Management
   • Building prospect acquisition lists that demonstrate an understanding of the qualified client and an attention to music business trends.
   • Demonstrate an understanding of genres, artists, and labels relevant in the musical landscape.
   • Act as a constant and reliable source of support to the label manager, who will give advice and expertise for their roster of clients, always striving to add maximum value to their numerous releases and campaigns.
   • Pro-actively provide insight, advice, and creative strategic planning support to the label managers who will engage with their clients in respect of their releases, catalogue, and revenue.
   • Assisting the label manager in shaping and implementing new and ongoing release campaigns.
   • Playlist curation across a number of DSPs.
   • Demonstrate an invested interest in apps and technology that support client relations.
   • Develop new media relationships and further develop our existing network list among relevant and new media outlets.
   • Assisting and contributing to database development, management, and maintenance.
   • Working directly with the leadership team on the ground and abroad.
   • Personality traits that align with our goals are: attention to detail, diligence, punctuality, resourcefulness, forward thinking, initiative, and being an independent thinker.
2. Paradise Representation
   • Representing Paradise in the South African industry, including attending gigs, conferences, and spreading the word,.
   • Being aware of changes and developments in the South African music market, with particular emphasis on competitor activity.
   • To act as an integral member of the team with the ability to motivate and inspire others to consistently improve and develop both their skills and Paradise’s results.
   • Stay abreast of emerging trends, new entrants in the DSP space, and other social, merchandise, and fan experience vehicles that impact streaming.

The following are key requirements:

• A completed qualification in a relevant field of study;
• No work experience;
• Proof of qualification (certified copy of transcript or qualification);
• Should be close or within driving distance to Rosebank;
• A South African citizen;
• Willingness to take instructions and follow company rules and protocols;
• Passionate about music, possess positive energy, and
• Outgoing and vibrant personality.

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