UNDERDOG MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
OPEN • Fall 2026 / Spring 2027
Get hands-on experience in music media, artist development, booking, marketing, and creative business. Choose a primary track with Bandsyde or Underdog Artist Group while gaining exposure to the wider Underdog Multimedia ecosystem.
10–12 Weeks
A focused, project-based program
8–12 Hours Weekly
Designed to work around school commitments
Flexible Structure
Remote • Hybrid (if located DFW)
Academic Credit Support
Available when approved by the student’s institution
Underdog Multimedia is building creative brands, media platforms, and artist-development systems for people with something real to prove.
Our internship program offers hands-on experience at the intersection of music, media, marketing, and creative business. Interns select a primary track with Bandsyde or Underdog Artist Group while occasionally contributing to projects across the wider Underdog Multimedia ecosystem.
This is an active learning experience. Interns receive guidance, feedback, and opportunities to contribute to real projects while developing work they can discuss in future interviews or include in a portfolio.
“You are not expected to arrive knowing everything. We care about curiosity, follow-through, communication, and a willingness to improve.”
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
01
Onboarding
Learn the brands, tools, expectations, and communication process.
02
Learning Plan
Set individual goals based on interests, skills, and academic requirements.
03
Guided Experience
Complete practical assignments with context, supervision, and regular feedback.
04
Primary Project
Own a clearly scoped project connected to the selected track.
05
Final Presentation
Review the work, lessons, results, and next professional steps.
One designated supervisor • At least one scheduled check-in each week • Clear assignments and deadlines • Midpoint and final feedback • A portfolio-ready final project when appropriate
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
Applicants choose a primary track. Some projects may cross between brands when the experience supports the intern’s learning goals.
BANDSYDE
Editorial, Content & Social Media
Bandsyde is expanding into a music-focused publication and content platform designed to spotlight artists, stories, releases, live shows, and the culture surrounding music.
Potential assignments
• Research artists, releases, shows, and music-industry topics
• Pitch and draft articles, interviews, profiles, or recurring features
• Assist with editing, fact-checking, and publishing preparation
• Develop social media ideas, captions, and content calendars
• Create or coordinate short-form video, graphics, or photography
• Support audience-development and community-engagement efforts
• Assist with confidential new initiatives and special projects
Good fit for: Journalism, communications, digital media, social media, photography, design, content creation, or music-culture students.
UNDERDOG ARTIST GROUP
Booking, Management & Artist Marketing
Underdog Artist Group represents and develops a focused roster of artists through professional booking, responsive communication, artist development, and strategic marketing.
Potential assignments
• Research venues, festivals, buyers, markets, and performance opportunities
• Organize booking information and maintain internal tracking systems
• Support artist, venue, and market research
• Assist with show, release, and audience-development campaigns
• Draft marketing ideas, social content, and promotional materials
• Help organize artist assets, calendars, contacts, and project information
• Learn the fundamentals of booking, management, and professional artist representation
Good fit for: Music business, marketing, artist management, live events, communications, sales, research, or project-coordination students.
Not sure which track fits?
Applicants may select “Open to either” on the application. We will consider their interests, experience, and learning goals when determining the strongest fit.
Practical Experience
Contribute to properly scoped projects instead of only observing from the sidelines.
Direct Feedback
Receive honest, constructive guidance from people actively doing the work.
Industry Context
Understand how creative, marketing, media, booking, and artist-development decisions connect.
We are looking for dependable, curious people who care about music, creative work, and helping worthwhile ideas grow. Class projects, personal projects, campus involvement, and independent work all count as relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Curiosity and willingness to ask thoughtful questions
• Reliable follow-through
• Respect for deadlines and confidential information
• Comfort receiving and applying feedback
• Basic organization and digital communication skills
• Genuine interest in music, media, marketing, or creative business
• Ability to work independently while staying communicative
Seeking academic credit?
Academic credit may be supported when approved by your college or university. Underdog Multimedia can provide a role description, verify hours, communicate with an academic advisor, sign reasonable learning agreements, and complete supervisor evaluations.
Your school determines whether the experience qualifies for credit. Students are responsible for confirming eligibility, receiving approval, registering for the appropriate course, and completing any academic requirements.
Tell us about your interests, experience, availability, and what you hope to learn. Professional experience is not required. Class projects, personal projects, campus involvement, volunteer work, and independent creative work are all welcome.
Estimated time: 8–12 minutes • Required fields are marked *
OPEN
Term: Spring 2027
Program dates: Fall 2026 Early-Start Pilot / September 21-December 4
Spring 2027 Internship Program / January 19–April 16
Application deadline: October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT
Location: Remote, Hybrid (if located in DFW)
Compensation: Unpaid (softwares provided)
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Equal opportunity and privacy.
Underdog Multimedia welcomes applicants with different backgrounds, perspectives, and paths into the creative industries. Internship decisions are based on the program’s needs and each applicant’s interests, qualifications, availability, and potential.
Application information will be used only for internship selection and administration. Do not request birth date, Social Security number, government identification, citizenship, medical information, disability information, marital status, race, religion, or other sensitive demographic information in the initial application.