Sales Support/Venue Relations Intern

We’re seeking an outgoing, hard-working, arts loving intern to join our team at Footlights!

• Assist in management of company Google Drive master account.
• Creator of ad sign-up sheets and sales sheets
• Assist AE’s in all aspects of the sales process, from creating proposals to completing administration paperwork to collecting and proofing artwork
• Assist in sales follow-up activities, including sample organization and distribution
• Help develop lists of qualified leads for AE action Develop and prepare compelling and creative advertising packages and marketing/sales presentation materials via InDesign and Photoshop
• Create and replenish all selling tools and sales material
• Be proactive in analyzing future insert and issue publication and inform staff of the status compared to goals
• Work closely with the production department to help manage/communicate deadline and collect artwork
• Data entry and content management on the Footlights.com website, utilizing CMS platform Umbraco to upload local performing arts events
• Provide customer service to performing arts clients, and make them aware of new products and services
• Assist in the planning and execution of event geared towards performing arts clients, including the Footlights People’s Choice Awards
• Assist with other general daily tasks as assigned

• Received or pursuing a bachelor or associates degree in business, theatre, arts administration, or other related field OR having relevant experience
• Basic content management system experience preferred
• Basic understanding of social media encouraged
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and InDesign
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work deadlines
• Creative attitude and mindset
• Self-reliant and able to work independently, as well as on a team
• A love and appreciation for the performing arts

• 15-20 hours per week at $9/hour
• Free tickets to a wide variety of performing arts events in Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and surrounding areas
• Frequent team-building events to make connections and refresh
• Flexible scheduling
• Headquarters is a casual, pet-friendly, open-concept work environment featuring large workspaces, leisure activities such as ping-pong and pool, onsite parking, and a friendly staff
• Small company makes all employees a part of the decision making process, an open-communication style that makes your opinions count