Programming/Booking Intern | Part-Time | Moody Center
5 days ago
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
TheProgramming Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. The Programming Intern will support the day-to-day efforts of the Programming team by contributing to event research, industry engagement and onsite hospitality. This role offers hands-on experience in live event programming with opportunities to assist in both internal planning and day-of-show hosting.
Internship Details:
- Not to exceed 20 hours per week
- Internship Dates: Spring 2026 (January - June)
- Location: This is an on-site internship at Moody Center, Austin Texas
This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00
This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.
About the Venue
At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.
Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.
We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Learn to research touring activity and event data including market history, artist performance, and music release schedules to support booking decisions.
- Assist the Programming team with industry hospitality by preparing gifting experiences and assembling personalized partner recognition items.
- Assist in research and conceptualization of creative event pitches.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for future event concepts and pitch materials.
- Practice professional written communication by helping draft event experience letters and outreach messages to promoters and partners.
- Shadow team members during show days to observe and assist with promoter hosting and backstage operations.
- Help maintain organization of programming documentation, contact lists, and project updates.
- Take initiative on tasks while actively seeking guidance when needed to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
- Perform additional learning opportunities and assignments that support the Programming team and event success. Other duties as assigned.
- Interpret industry data and artist performance metrics to support event programming and booking strategy decisions.
- Participate in building creative event concepts by researching artists, trends, and unique promotional opportunities.
- Strengthen written communication skills by drafting event materials that support strong promoter and artist relationships.
- Build confidence navigating a live entertainment environment that requires responsiveness, professionalism, and relationship building.
- Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs
- Background in music/live entertainment or demonstrated interest in the industry.
- Strong self-awareness, time management, and organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines.
- Understanding of music, pop culture and entertainment.
- Positive attitude with a genuine interest in hosting and building professional relationships. Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication with strong attention to detail and design.
- Strategic and critical thinker who is forward-thinking, analytical, and extremely well organized.
- Professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive event information.
- Strong organizational habits with the ability to prioritize tasks and seek clarification when needed.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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