Description of the Organization

The GMEM—National Center for Musical Creation—was founded in 1972 by a collective of composers. It was designated a National Center for Musical Creation in 1997. Its missions are defined in a set of specifications issued by the Ministry of Culture and Communication and focus on the production of musical works, their dissemination, and the transmission of musical knowledge. 

Christian Sebille, founder of the Centre Césaré in Reims, was appointed Director in 2011. He is inspiring a new artistic project open to all the aesthetics of contemporary musical creation.

Based at the Friche Belle de Mai since 2017, the GMEM supports artistic teams—particularly during residencies—produces performances in the field of musical creation, conducts numerous educational, instructional, training, and research initiatives, and shares all these activities through regular public presentations (festivals, concerts, installations, meetings, residency showcases, etc.) that punctuate the GMEM’s season.

Job Description

A small, close-knit team, the Production department is at the heart of the overall artistic vision championed by the GMEM. As part of a dynamic organization, the intern will work within the production division under the guidance of the production manager and the production director.

You will be involved in various aspects of GMEM’s productions, from preparation and organization to the implementation of the resources needed to carry them out.

Each artistic proposal received at the GMEM - residency, production, dissemination - is unique and requires an adapted set-up. Working alongside the production manager, you'll discover how to take great care of the site and ensure that artistic teams are welcomed and supported in the best possible way. You'll also learn about the challenges involved in ensuring the smooth flow of information to technical teams, artists, the communications department and the administration department, all of which must be deployed by the production team.

The proposed internship period will allow you to play an active role in the 2027 edition of the Propagations festival, which will take place during the first half of May—from the initial planning stages, through the festival itself, to the post-festival activities. At the same time, you’ll experience the day-to-day operations of a music production organization, including hosting residencies, organizing and staging performances (partner events, Modulations, Extramod, etc.), and educational workshops, among other events and ongoing collaborations, which you’ll help facilitate.

Main Activities

Participate in the analysis and coordination of resources for GMEM productions
— Participate in the drafting of residency agreements and assist in the preparation of performance rights contracts;
— Help ensure that budgets are adhered to;
— Participate in the management of invoicing;
— Assist in organizing schedules and arrangements for hospitality, transportation, meals, and lodging for rehearsals and residencies using the Heeds software;
— Assist in preparing declarations and permit applications related to performances, as well as filings with copyright collecting societies (SACEM / SACD, etc.) and insurers;
— Assist in monitoring and updating the general schedule of activities for the GMEM—National Center for Musical Creation (residencies, rehearsals, concerts);
— Assist in hosting events in collaboration with the entire GMEM team;
— Assist with grant applications to civil society organizations and other potential funders;
— Help identify new public and private funding opportunities related to the Production division; 

Contribute to information gathering and internal and external communication
— Help gather and share information about productions with artists and the GMEM team;
— Help maintain the GMEM’s calendar of residencies and events and create events on Heeds.

Related Activities
— Participate in the facility’s community life;
— Keep your workstation and common areas clean;

Job Description

— Minimum two years of post-secondary education (BAC+2) by the start of the 2026 school year in cultural project administration and management or an equivalent field;
— Energetic, motivated, and diligent;
— Proficiency with standard computer software. Mac environment at GMEM;
— Knowledge of Google Suite;
— Knowledge of regulatory procedures related to hiring artists and/or national and international contracts;
— Knowledge of regulations related to the performing arts: labor and tax laws, safety regulations, commercial law, intellectual property, etc.;
— Working knowledge of English;

Calendar

Please send your resume and cover letter to Obiwan Pourprix, Director of Production, and Clara Vallet, Production Manager, via email only, to the following addresses: obiwan.pourprix@gmem.org and clara.vallet@gmem.org        

Application deadline: November 10, 2026
Interviews in early December
The internship is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2027, and run through June 30, 2027

Terms and Conditions

— Statutory compensation in effect;
— Expected internship period: January through the end of June 2027;
— Work location: Marseille, Friche la Belle de Mai, and other venues related to the GMEM’s artistic and cultural programming;
— Occasional participation in events in the evenings and on weekends, except during the festival period, when participation is required on weekdays, weekends, and in the evenings;
— Meal vouchers with a face value of €10 and a monthly public transportation pass (50% reimbursement).