Max Church

Experience

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  The Rube Goldberg Institute for Innovation & Creativity

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Marketing Intern

  • The Rube Goldberg Company is a non-profit which promotes creative STEM/STEAM problem-solving, leadership, and education, and hosts national competitions where teams build over-engineered, whimsical contraptions which complete a simple task.• Designed portions of the website; managed and created social media content; aided daily operations; participated in board meetings and calls with potential sponsors; helped develop new product applications and expand target audience.

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  MAS - Music and Strategy

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Marketing Intern

  • Music and Strategy is a marketing company which offers original music composition, licensing, and supervision to help brands creatively express their culture by integrating music.• Participated in company weekly briefs which identified new business leads, discussed strategic planning, and reviewed active projects, while learning more about the music industry.• Helped organize office areas and online files to simplify workflow. Installed MAS body of work on Source website for easier access by other music marketing professionals. Spent time in the studio during recording sessions for ads and podcasts. Helped select songs for spots during music production process. Show less

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  Kids on Campus Live! WashU

  Jan 2021 - May 2024

  Sketch Writer, Music Producer, and Cast Member

  • Wrote, produced, directed, and acted in sketch comedy performances for live shows, met 4 hours a week• Performed multiple characters in various sketches for the show

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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Jan 2021 - May 2024

  Research Assistant: Consumer Behavior and Decision Science Lab

  • Conducted research examining decision-making processes, consumer judgment, and underlying psychological factors which influence consumer behavior; gathered and synthesized information from diverse media channels. • Assisted with subject protocols, recruited subjects, collected data, participated in lab meetings, and performed data analysis.

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  Traklife Media Group

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  A&R and Virtual Events Music Intern

  • A&R duties included scouting, communicating with and booking artists for weekly virtual music concerts; assessing submissions and selecting music artists to work with and promote.• Curated music playlists, collaborated on new company-wide initiatives, and wrote music blogs.

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  K.A.R.L. Improv!

  May 2021 - May 2024

  • Coordinated, planned, and ran 8 hours of weekly practice• Organized shows for audiences of over 400 students • 6 hours of weekly practice in preparation for frequent shows throughout the year• Performed shows for audiences of over 400 people • Promoted viewership through outreach on social media platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, & Instagram • Designed print materials for shows• Recruited audience members for multiple shows per semester

  • Captain

    May 2023 - May 2024

  • Improvisor

    Jan 2021 - May 2024

  • Public Relations Manager

    May 2021 - Sept 2022
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  NBCUniversal

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Music Business and Legal Affairs Intern

  • Researched music licensing and reviewed programming for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The TODAY Show, and Late Night with Seth Myers.• Assisted with creating, updating, and analysis of music cue sheets.• Updated databases and music tracking grids.• Examined music cues for use in productions.• Reviewed financial reporting and invoices.

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  NBCUniversal

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Intern for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  *Due to the Writers’ Guild of America Strike, the internship was on hiatus.

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  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  Jun 2024 - now

  Music and General Production Intern for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  • Music Cue Sheets & Studio Assistance: Complete cue sheets for The Roots; provide hands-on support in the studio; assist during soundcheck and monitor timing.• Talent Management: Research, communicate, coordinate information about current and potential guests; set up and maintain talent dressing rooms.• Guest Services: Assist with inquiries at the Page desk; pack gifts; manage inventory.• Research & Analysis: Research and pitch potential artists; compare with other Late Night shows for insights and improvements; maintain research documents on past and future guests• Problem Solving: Anticipate and resolve issues proactively to ensure seamless operations. • General Production: Attend to varied tasks, make deliveries and pickups, and ensure the timely and efficient execution of studio needs for guests and staff. Show less