BackstageOL Internships Available: Apply Now

BackstageOL.com was founded in the Summer of 2011 to give fans a backstage look into the world of entertainment, sports and pop culture.

After teaming with local Houston Fox Television affiliate KRIV, BackstageOL launched on June 20, 2011 with an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Since our founding three years ago, we’ve grown to become the premiere outlet in the Houston area for unprecedented access to the biggest projects coming out of Hollywood.

In addition to television production, daily editorials, and event planning, BackstageOL.com hosts advance movie screenings three to five times per week in over 10 markets across the United States.  Studio partners include (but are not limited to) Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures, Universal, 20th Century Fox and more.

Interviews we’ve produced in the last month include Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Sir Ben Kingsley, Denzel Washington and Liam Neeson, to name a few.

Now we are looking to expand to a national level and are in search for intern candidates that possess the following traits:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and follow- up skills
• Strong work ethic
• Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution leadership ability
• Leadership potential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet required
• Ability to learn other software programs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm, a great attitude, desire to learn

If you are tired of internships that keep you stuck in an office all day, making copies or running errands, then check out BackstageOL.com.  We are all about placing our interns directly into the mix and developing them into the absolutely best individual they can be!

Journalism/Writing Internship

BackstageOL.com is searching for writing interns who specialize in one of the site’s categories: music, movies, television, sports, celebrity and technology news. Interns will work directly with BackstageOL’s editor to contribute daily news posts, features, and original stories to gain real world experience. Writers have the opportunity to produce at least two articles daily and be featured on the site as contributors.

Applicants should be enrolled in college or have graduated with a Bachelors degree in the last six months. Applicants must possess strong writing skills, are required to pass a writing test and have their own computer. Experience in WordPress, SEO and social media marketing experience is preferred, but not required.  Note: This is an unpaid internship.

To apply, please send a short note about why you’re interested in writing with BackstageOL, your resume, and a minimum of two writing samples to Jon@BackstageOL.com with the subject line “Writing Internship – Your Name.”

Marketing/Promotions Internship

BackstageOL.com is looking for candidates that are eager to develop their skills in marketing and public relations. You will be responsible for helping manage our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, Pinterest and the like), as well as engaging members to drive conversation, moderate comments and conversations. You will help with content outreach and as well as help growing content partnerships. You’ll also assist in the production and fulfillment of contests and promotions, as well as on-site events we host on a weekly basis.

Applicants should be in their junior/senior years in college or graduated with a Bachelors degree in the last six months. Applicants must have social media experience, employ extremely solid spelling and grammar skills, excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in pop culture. Note: This is an unpaid internship.

To apply, please send a short note about why you’re interested in interning with BackstageOL and your resume to Jon@BackstageOL.com with the subject line “Marketing/Promotions Internship – Your Name.”