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2007-10-23

Internship Position Available (Unpaid)

We are currently accepting applications for three internships starting in May, June and July. These dates are somewhat flexible. We run continuous internship placements, so if you are interested in a placement later in the year we are also willing to accept early applications now.

Southern Records is a small independent record label office - we run our own labels (Southern, Latitudes, Black Diamond and Truth Cult), work with some British musicians who run their own imprints (Crass, Bluurg, Durtro Jnana, Exitstencil, Himalayan) as well as looking after a select group of North American labels in Europe (Antacid Audio, Anticon, Constellation, Dischord, Ipecac, Kranky, Neurot, Southern Lord, and Wrong) and three damn fine European labels (Exile On Mainstream, OIB and Upset The Rhythm).

We are currently considering applications for internship placements, based at our north London warehouse and offices. Our placements are medium to long term as it is our experience that this provides the greatest opportunity to gain genuine practical experience. Broadly speaking, our requirements are (although we maintain flexibility depending on the candidate's availability and requirements):

  • Candidates should ideally be available at least 20 hours per week.
  • Placements should ideally last a minimum of six weeks.

The objective of our internships are twofold: the intern gets some valuable experience working at a independent label office (perhaps contributing to their CV or assisting them in determining what sort of career they would like to pursue) and Southern gets some valuable help in our super-busy office.

The type of work an intern at Southern can expect to do:

  • Assisting our PR team with mailouts and follow-ups.
  • Pulling and packing orders for distributors and our mail order department.
  • Preparation of newsletters and content for our web site.
  • Collating and filing press clippings and PR reports for labels.
  • Preparation of sales and PR literature (one sheets, biographies, press releases).
  • Assisting sales team with order input and sales tracking.
  • Attending gigs and liaising with bands, helping run merch stalls etc.
  • Distributing posters and flyers at local record stores, venues etc.

The above list is a guideline only. Responsibilities will be discussed in greater detail prior to an Intern being accepted.

Southern Records is not able to provide any financial support to interns other than a small travel supplement. You will need to find alternative methods of financing your living expenses.

The qualities we are looking for in our interns:

  • Enthusiasm for working specifically within the independent label community.
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Southern's labels/bands.
  • Desire to learn and commitment to working hard and making a genuine contribution during your time at Southern.
  • Willingness to undertake all kinds of work - from the menial to the creative.
  • Computer literacy: Mac OS X preferred and experience with Open Office, Excel, Word, and good internet skills.
  • Good spelling and grammar (without a spell checker!)
  • Punctuality and a great sense of humour.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please send a CV and your answers to the following questions to ad98797 -AT- southern -DOT- com. Alternatively, you can post your application to Internship, Southern Records, Unit 3, Cranford Way, London N8 9DG.

  1. Why are you applying for an internship at Southern, as opposed to any other label?
  2. What type of work would you ultimately hope to pursue in the future?
  3. Who are your three favourite musicians/bands and why?
  4. What are your three favourite books and why?
  5. What magazines do you read on a regular basis?
  6. What are the last three gigs you went to? Which was your favourite?
  7. What are the last three records (CD, vinyl or download) you paid for, and where did you buy them from?
  8. What, in your opinion, should differentiate an independent label from a major?
  9. What date are you available to start working at Southern, and what date would you like to finish?
  10. What hours/days are you available to do your internship?

Thank you for your interest in Southern!