THE PEOPLE!! Everyone is so kind and wants to help you do well! I loved the hands-on jobs that I got to do including listening to music & podcasts for errors and proofing music cover art. I loved that I got to truly see how different every single day is in the industry. I also loved that there were other interns to learn from and get to know as well! If you ask questions, everyone is very open to helping and giving answers! The office is in a great location from campus, and they are very flexible when it comes to needing time off for something.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more time with all the interns in the office together! Its less lonely when they are both in office with me. My schedule was a bit hectic because I have a lot of classes at various times so it was a lot of running back and forth between school and the office.
Advice
Have confidence in yourself! You know more than you think you do. Be willing to try something a new way and do work without being asked. Take the time to get to know your supervisors!
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Artist Management Intern
January - May 2022 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
I loved so many things about this internship and Activist as a whole -- Activist is a fantastic company, and I cannot recommend them enough! To start, everyone at the company -- especially at the Nashville office -- are incredibly communicative and on your team! Throughout my time interning, my superiors were very clear on what they wanted/needed each day. Everyone at the company wants you to succeed, and they will help you do so after your internship is over. There seemed to be an unlimited amount of crucial knowledge to be learned at Activist, you just need the initiative to learn it. This internship is what you make of it; If you are looking for an easy internship just to get credit for school, this isn't the internship for you. However, if you're looking for a hands-on experience that you can learn bunches from within the Artist Management sector of the industry, this is your company.
What I wish was different
Advice
Let your strengths be known within the company! Activist does a great job at catering to what you're good at. Meaning, if you enjoy making graphics and are good at them, the company will utilize that skill. On top of that, communicate what you want to learn and/or practice while you are interning. As I said earlier, everyone at the company wants to help you succeed, and communicating your wants will allow them to better assist you and your career aspirations.
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Intern
August - December 2021 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
I had a great time at this internship! Although a lot of the times intern tasks seem small, I learned a lot by asking how they fit into the bigger picture. The team was very nice and approachable. They were busy a lot of the time but were happy to answer any questions I had. Throughout the semester we developed a project to present to the rest of the company, which was a great learning experience to me. Furthermore, we had meetings with people from the company where we got the opportunity to hear about their job and ask them questions.
Also, there are happy dogs at the office every day.
What I wish was different
Advice
Just like many reviews say, you will get as much out of this internship as you put in. Also, when having the chance to talk to people from all areas of the company, look into who they are and prepare good questions. It was very rewarding for me to get their opinions on different parts of the industry.
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Intern
August - December 2021 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
My internship at Activist Artists Management was amazing! All the team members are very helpful and go out of their way to give you the best experience possible. During my time, I learned a lot of skills that I will definitely take with me to my future jobs. One of the aspects I love about the internship is that they let you meet with everyone in the company, even the higher-ups. It is a great way to establish connections. Another project that you get to work on is your end of semester project, where you will present an idea or topic to the entire company at the end of your internship. In my opinion, this internship is a must-do opportunity!
What I wish was different
Advice
In some ways, this internship is what you make out of it. The entire team is very busy, so it is your duty to make the effort to go out of the way to ask questions. The team will help you as much as possible, but the amount you learn is parallel to the effort you put in.
