Drums and Percussion Marketing Intern

Yamaha Corporation•Buena Park, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yamaha is seeking a paid Drums and Percussion Marketing Intern to support its department, which markets and distributes percussion instruments, marching drums, acoustic and electronic drum sets, and drum hardware to the U.S. market. The internship is based in the Buena Park office and follows a hybrid schedule. It is predicted to run from January through April 2027, with the possibility of extending through July 2027. Compensation is $17.40 per hour.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited university, or have graduated within the past year, with a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Music Business, Music Performance, Music Education, Public Relations, or a related field.
Have some experience playing a percussion instrument.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, media representatives, civic groups, and the general public.
Be able to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively, and listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally.
Have clear, concise written communication and professional presentation skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail, including proofreading and copywriting skills.
Be able to think creatively and develop new or innovative designs and concepts.
Have a basic understanding of marketing principles, theories, and practices.
Have working knowledge of current technology and applications, including social media, podcasts, Mac OS, and presentation software, and a strong interest in learning new marketing technology trends.
Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a retail music store.

Responsibilities

Communicate with dealers, consumers, District Sales Managers, and internal staff to answer questions as needed.
Possibly attend industry trade shows, clinics, and artist performances.
Coordinate related product and support materials for shows.
Analyze competitive markets and formulate product and price comparisons for new and existing products.
Assist with producing website and marketing materials, including print ads, social media, flyers, labels, brochures, catalogs, and press releases.
Complete a final intern project focused on researching and solving a real-world business concern.
Perform other duties as assigned.