by Julia Reiss
As my internship at Olivia Management ends, I’ve been reflecting on just how much I’ve learned and grown over the past few months. From day one, we were encouraged to dive in, ask questions, and soak up as much as we could. This blog post is a collection of reflections from me and my fellow interns—each of us sharing what made this experience meaningful, inspiring, and unforgettable.
Julia Reiss
"Interning at Olivia Management was the perfect way to wrap up my college experience. As my last internship before graduating this May and entering the real world, I truly couldn’t have asked for a better one. The OM team is incredibly supportive and welcoming, and every day in the office was genuinely fun. I learned so much about what it means to support artists behind the scenes, and being part of a team that puts so much heart into everything they do made the experience even more special. Erin has been the absolute best boss—she’s so knowledgeable about the industry and always takes the time to offer guidance and support. Whether it’s answering questions, sharing advice, or encouraging us to trust ourselves, she truly cares about helping us grow. I’m so grateful to have learned from her and to have been a part of such a kind and passionate team.”
Lillian Creasy
“Interning at Olivia Management has been the best experience I could have asked for. Everyone says "right place right time" and this was DEFINITELY the right place and the right time. It was a big deal to move 10 hours away from the home I've known and loved for 22 years, but Erin and the team at Olivia Management were the most welcoming. I have gained so much experience and knowledge working alongside the wonderful women at OM. Erin has been an open book of knowledge and wisdom and I couldn't be more grateful to have worked underneath her. No amount of words can explain how thankful I am to Erin and the other staff members at OM for creating such a welcoming space, while also setting goals for us to accomplish. I'll forever miss our weekly Monday morning meetings, our snack corner, and all the amazing people at OM!”
Sam Van Arsdale
“Interning at Olivia Management for the past few months has been one of the most encouraging and lovely experiences! Within the first day of being here, I was treated as a vital part of the team and workspace, and I think that is a very rare thing to experience at any internship, let alone a first! Throughout my time at OM, I have gained so much valuable knowledge about everything that goes into growing and sustaining an artist's career. I was met with so much grace and understanding by the ladies on the OM team when given new and exciting tasks every day. I'll miss the ability to be in the office every other day where I not only get to listen in on meetings with artists and other important people in artists' careers, but where I also have been able to meet a couple of OM's amazing artists and make meaningful connections with each individual team member. All of that being said, the way Erin was such an open book and was so generous with her time truly made the internship even more worthwhile. It displays the way the OM team cares about not just the company but the future of the music industry in general. If it wasn't already obvious, I loved every minute of this semester and am so grateful for the opportunity to have interned here!”
Faith Harting
“I’ve had the incredible privilege of interning at Olivia Management throughout my senior year, and I couldn’t be more grateful. The knowledge and experience gained here are truly invaluable. The team is amazing —always supportive, patient, and willing to answer any questions I have. I’ve genuinely loved and enjoyed working with each one of them. This experience has taught me so much about the music industry, from day to day operations to the bigger picture. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to contribute and grow my professional skills in such a positive and supportive environment.”
If any of this sounded interesting to you and you want to be a part of an amazing team, I definitely recommend applying (applications for Fall 2025 internships go live mid-june). This internship has been such a rewarding experience, and it's a great way to learn, grow, and work with some truly awesome people.
