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Internships
40 Watt Club Intern
Sept 2025 - Present Athens, GA
Working at the legendary 40 Watt Club has been one of the most immersive experiences in my journey toward a career in live music and booking. In this role, I’ve had the unique opportunity to contribute both behind the scenes and on the front lines of a historic venue that has shaped Athens’ music culture.
My work spans multiple parts of the venue’s operations. On show days, I work as a member of the venue's staff, rotating where I am needed, supporting from ticketing, door operations, security, merchandise sales, and crowd flow, gaining firsthand experience in how a venue functions during peak hours. I also assist with artist load-in and load-out, hospitality needs, and ensuring touring crews have what they need to settle in quickly and comfortably.
Beyond operational experience, the most meaningful part of my role has been shadowing the 40 Watt’s Talent Buyer, where I’ve been able to observe booking workflows, advancing show information, and communication with agents and promoters. Being exposed to the real decision-making process behind building a venue calendar has strengthened my understanding of booking strategy and artist relations and it helped solidify my long-term goal of becoming a booking agent.
Working at the 40 Watt has given me a ground-level understanding of how artists, fans, and staff come together to create a successful show. It’s taught me the importance of hospitality, pace, communication, and the countless moving pieces that make live music happen night after night.
Key Skills Gained
Live Event Operations
Experience with ticketing, door management, security, merch sales, and show execution
Booking Exposure
Shadowing the venue’s talent buyer to observe booking strategy, advancing processes, and promoter communication
Artist Relations & Hospitality
Assist touring and local artists with load-in/load-out, backstage setup, and hospitality needs
Venue Logistics
Learning stage flow, scheduling, day-of-show operations, and coordination among staff, artists, and crew
Customer Service & Patron Interaction
Strengthening communication skills through direct interaction with diverse audiences during busy show nights
Sept 2025 - Present Atlanta, GA
United Talent Agency Extern
As a selected participant in the ATL x UTA Externship, I’ve had the opportunity to learn directly from United Talent Agency’s Atlanta office and gain meaningful exposure to the inner workings of one of the world’s leading entertainment agencies. Through monthly in-person sessions, I’ve expanded my understanding of agency career paths, from talent representation and brand partnerships to touring, marketing, and event strategy.
Throughout the program, I’ve attended workshops, trainings, and panels led by UTA agents and department leaders, each offering insight into day-to-day responsibilities, long-term career development, and the evolving landscape of entertainment. The externship also emphasizes professional relationship-building, giving me structured opportunities to grow my network, receive mentorship, and speak directly with recruiters working in film, TV, sports, digital media, and live music.
This program has been instrumental in shaping my long-term goal of becoming a music agent. Learning from active industry professionals each month has helped me better understand the skills, habits, and mindsets needed to succeed in an agency environment, and has provided me with mentorship that continues to support my path in the touring world.
Key Skills Gained
Industry Knowledge
Exposure to structure, departments, and career paths across entertainment agencies
Professional Networking
Building relationships with agents and industry professionals at UTA through monthly sessions and mentorship opportunities
Career Development
Gaining clarity on the agent pipeline, expectations, and strategies for growth within top-tier agencies. Participate in workshops and panels
Communication Skills
Improving confidence in professional conversations, informational interviews, and mentorship interactions.
Understanding of Touring & Representation
Expanding knowledge of the live entertainment landscape
Big Machine PR Intern
My internship with Big Machine Label Group gave me firsthand exposure to how a major label executes publicity strategy at a national level. Working alongside the publicity teams across multiple imprints, I supported artist campaigns through media tracking, research, writing, and on-the-ground event assistance during some of Nashville’s busiest industry weeks.
A key part of my role involved updating and maintaining media coverage reports for label-wide initiatives using platforms like Box and Critical Mention. I regularly monitored press hits, identified notable quotes, and pulled key takeaways to brief publicists and support ongoing campaigns. I also contributed to song messaging materials for new releases, helping craft the copy that shapes how media are introduced to an artist’s work.
Throughout the summer, I conducted targeted research to identify local and national media outlets that aligned with artists’ audiences for pitching opportunities. I attended weekly imprint meetings, gaining insight into label operations, release strategy, and cross-team communication. My internship also included hands-on experience at an industry events, assisting with meet & greets for Big Machine's CMA Fest activations.
This experience deepened my understanding of label publicity and artist development, strengthened my industry network, and ultimately expanded my skill set in media relations, campaign support, and professional communication within country entertainment landscapes.
May - Aug 2025 Nashville, TN
Key Skills Gained
Media Monitoring & Reporting
Maintained comprehensive media coverage reports; identified standout coverage and key press quotes
Media Research
Identified targeted press opportunities by researching local and national outlets
Publicity Operations
Shadowed & supported publicists during weekly imprint meetings and artist planning sessions
Live Event Experience
Assisted with meet & greets during CMA Fest
Understanding of Major Label Structure
Learned the internal workflows behind national press campaigns, release strategy, and cross-department collaboration through attending weekly imprint meetings.
Jan - June 2025 Athens, GA
AthFest Booking Intern
My internship with AthFest Music Festival was an incredibly rewarding experience, and strengthened my passion for a career in the music business. Being someone who really enjoys the local music scene in my college town, this was one of my favorite experiences during my college career.
As the Booking Intern, I worked closely with Booking Coordinator Troy Aubrey to help assemble a lineup of more than 130 artists performing across multiple stages throughout downtown Athens. The role placed me at the center of Athens’ vibrant local music culture and gave me firsthand exposure to how a nonprofit festival is programmed, organized, and executed.
Throughout the spring, I evaluated 450+ performer applications, identifying artists who aligned with AthFest’s mission to uplift local music and support AthFest Educates, the nonprofit funding music and arts education for Athens youth. I created and distributed performer agreement contracts, ensured compensation and deliverables were fulfilled as outlined, and collected promotional assets like photos, biographies, and logos to ensure every artist was represented accurately on the festival website. Using WordPress, I updated artist pages and maintained key booking and scheduling information.
In addition to administrative booking responsibilities, I attended monthly festival committee meetings, where I learned the internal operations of festival planning, cross-department communication, and decision-making. When festival weekend arrived, I assisted with onsite hospitality, distributed comp wristbands, supported venue ticketing operations, and helped communicate with performers and vendors to keep the event running smoothly.
Key Skills Gained
Artist Booking & Curation
Reviewed 450+ applications and assisted in programming 130+ artists across multiple stages
​Contracting & Administrative Operations
Drafted and distributed performer agreements through DocuSign; ensured compensation and contract terms were met
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Festival Logistics
Learned the operational workflow of a major community festival through monthly committee meetings and cross-department collaboration
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Website & Content Management
Collected promotional assets and updated artist profiles using WordPress
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On-Site Event Operations
Assisted with performer hospitality, wristband distribution, vendor communication, and venue ticketing during festival weekend
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Communication & Professionalism
Point of contact for artists and team members
IVPR Publicity Intern
Aug - Sept 2024 Nashville, TN
My internship with IVPR, a Nashville-based publicity firm specializing in artists, festivals, and national tours, provided my first intensive experience working inside the fast-paced world of music PR. Working across multiple clients daily, I supported campaigns through media research, pitching, press tracking, and social media execution.
A major focus of my role was identifying and pitching media outlets to secure artist features, festival coverage, and tour press. I researched more than 2,000+ media contacts using Muck Rack, built targeted lists, and communicated with journalists, editors, bloggers, and venues across the country to generate story placements. I regularly reached out to hundreds of outlets, helping secure premiere opportunities, show previews, tour stop announcements, and interviews for IVPR clients.
I also maintained and updated media lists through Constant Contact, ensuring campaign communications were organized, current, and strategically segmented. Additionally, I contributed to the agency’s social media presence, supporting content creation that highlighted client campaigns and industry wins.
This internship strengthened the foundation of my professional career in music communications, giving me experience in high-volume pitching, relationship building, and the behind-the-scenes processes that elevate artists and festivals in today’s media landscape.
Key Skills Gained
High-Volume Media Pitching
Contacted thousands of journalists, editors and outlets nationwide to secure tour press and artist coverage
Press Research & List Building
Researched 2,000+ media contacts using Muck Rack; built and managed specialized contact lists
Media List Management
Updated and organized contact databases and outreach lists
Communication & Relationship Building
Strengthened written communication skills through daily pitching and follow-up across multiple clients
Social Media Support
Created and posted social content that aligned with client promotion and agency branding
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