Drums and Percussion Marketing Intern

Yamaha Careers•Buena Park, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yamaha’s Drums & Percussion Department markets and distributes percussion instruments, marching drums, acoustic and electronic drum sets, and drum hardware in the U.S. This paid internship follows a hybrid schedule and is based in Yamaha’s Buena Park office. The internship is predicted to run from January through April 2027, with the possibility of extension through July 2027. The intern will support marketing, product research, communications, and materials for shows, and will complete a final project focused on researching and solving a real-world business concern.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited university, or have graduated within a 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.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, media representatives, civic groups, and the general public.
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and effectively, and to listen to and understand verbally presented information and ideas.
Clear, concise written communication and professional presentation skills.
Attention to detail, including proofreading and copywriting skills.
Ability to think creatively and develop new or innovative designs and concepts.
Basic understanding of marketing principles, theories, and practices.
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.
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 of new and existing products.
Assist with production of 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.