Intern - C3 Presents - Brand Partnerships

Job Description

C3 Presents (which is owned by Live Nation Entertainment) creates live experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular. One of the world's largest music festival producers, C3 is the force behind two of the most iconic multi-day festivals - Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago and its six international editions - drawing a combined 2 million music lovers annually.
Headquartered in Austin, TX, with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Nashville, the company also promotes thousands of concerts annually in arenas, casinos and clubs throughout North America.

THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting internship experience? Our paid Internship Program offers real-world exposure for students interested in the live entertainment industry. Throughout the program, you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the live event business while applying your academic knowledge to real-world situations. You'll also strengthen your leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills along the way.
This part-time position requires 15–20 hours per week. Interns are expected to work in our Austin office Tuesday through Thursday, so please ensure your availability aligns with these days. The internship runs through the Summer and Fall semesters, beginning June 23, 2026, and concluding November 19, 2026.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Source and build targeted lists of emerging brands to identify and evaluate potential sponsorship opportunities
• Participate in team meetings to gain exposure to and learn the day-to-day operations of sponsorship planning and execution
• Assist with maintaining and updating internal decks and sponsorship resources
• Contribute creative and on-trend ideas for brand activations, premiums, and fan engagement experiences
• Provide on-site support at local festivals as needed (ACL, Austin Food & Wine, etc.)
• Provide general administrative support as needed
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand the full sponsorship lifecycle: prospecting to execution and retention
• Gain exposure to all areas of the sponsorship team (sales, ops, marketing, ticketing)
• Learn how brands show up in live events and build meaningful activations
• Build a foundation in the live events and sponsorship industry
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and collaborative team mindset
• Contribute innovative ideas and a fresh perspective
• Show curiosity about the sponsorship and live events space
• Display eagerness to ask questions, learn, and take initiative
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exercises sound judgment with professionalism and discretion
• Able to commit to 15-20 hours per week, with in-office availability Tuesday through Thursday
• Ability to bring a personal laptop to the office
C3 COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people.
• Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others.
• Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.
• Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches.
• Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough.
• Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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