Student Internships

The McIntire Department of Music is a liberal arts music department serving the University of Virginia, the local and national communities through creative work, scholarship and performance. We present over 100 music events each year.

To apply, download our Intern Application Form and return it to the Music Department by e-mail to mday@virginia.edu, in person at 112 Old Cabell Hall, or by mail to:

Director of Promotions
McIntire Department of Music
University of Virginia
112 Old Cabell Hall, P.O. Box 400176
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Intern Opportunities

Advertising Interns

Type: unpaid
Hours: flexible, 8-10 hours per week
Duration: One academic year

Description:
The Advertising Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in design and marketing and will have the opportunity to build a diverse set of creative and strategic skills. Advertising Interns will schedule ads, place ad requests, work with ensemble directors to establish ad budgets design, and print ads. Additionally, the intern will maintain archives and budget records of all ads. The Advertising Intern will work with Director of Promotions, ensemble directors, and ad representatives, and will use Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel and e-mail programs on Macintosh computers.

Qualifications:
Our interns should be quick thinking, motivated, organized, imaginative, patient, and polite. They need to have good communication skills, a sense of humor, and work well both independently or in groups. Knowledge of music is helpful.

Quotes from previous interns:

"My internship was an awesome learning experience. It definitely helped me become familiar with Adobe Illustrator, which is the core program I use in my current job as an Expert Artist for CustomInk. I learned great interpersonal skills as I had to meet with the head of each department to discuss what they envisioned for their advertisements. It also taught me to manage the budgets of the different music departments in order to optimize their advertising potential. Overall it was a great experience and the knowledge I gained has helped me succeed in my job today."
∼Vanessa A., Advertising Intern 2004-2005

"Interns will interact daily with ad sales reps at local pubs like the Hook and Cville weekly, as well as in radio. The internship prepares you in so many areas for a real career, such as time management and organization, communication skill (both written and over the phone, creative execution and review, managing budgets, working with a team, and much more! If I had not interned...it would have taken me a much longer time to adjust and complete the learning curve. I really felt ahead of the game as compared to other entry-level colleagues. Every time I reserve an ad here at Ogilvy, I think about how you taught me how to write emails, follow-up, etc. I could never thank you enough!"
∼Margaret N., Advertising Intern 2005-2006

"This was the most well-rounded internship I could ask for. The environment was laid back, but I had plenty of goals to achieve. The work required organization and administration, but I could then use my creative side to design ads. The skills I learned in this internship can be carried over not only into other jobs in arts administration, but also into virtually any career you can think of."
∼Jill C., Advertising Intern 2006-2007

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Photography Intern

Love music? Love photography?

Here's a way to combine your interests and play a valuable role as photography intern with UVA's McIntire Department of Music!

We provide a state-of-the-art digital camera and equipment, you provide a desire to visually capture concerts, performances, master classes, and other events around the Music Department for publicity and promotion purposes.

Basic duties as photography intern will include photographing various events throughout the year, maintaining the archive of past photography, and managing a small database of volunteer photographers. It will require a time commitment of about 6-10 hours a week and a supportive environment who will be excited to have you on board!

Type: unpaid
Hours: flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration: One academic year

Candace Rardon, a prior photography intern, finds "this experience incredibly worthwhile. The Music Department is a close-knit community and I loved being a part of it. Everyone is great to work with and this was a unique outlet for my love of photography."

Contact Marcy Day at 434-924-6492 or mday@virginia.edu for more information or to set up an interview if this internship sounds right for you!

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Publicity Intern

Type: unpaid
Hours: flexible, 8-10 hours per week
Duration: One academic year

Description:
The Publicity Intern will assist the Director of Promotions preparing all types of publicity including press releases, ads, public service announcements, and radio carts. Responsibilities include managing and assisting in marketing promotions and special events planning, preparation and participation. The Publicity intern will also research specific projects. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in marketing and communications.

Qualifications:
Our interns should be quick thinking, motivated, organized, imaginative, patient, and polite. They need to have good communication skills, a sense of humor, and work well both independently or in groups. Knowledge of music is helpful.

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Webmaster Intern

Type: unpaid
Hours: flexible, 6-10 hours per week
Duration: One academic year

Description:
The webmaster intern will assist the Director of Promotions by putting press release up on the web site.

Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of html with an interest in site management.

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Download Intern Application Form