American Music & Sound (AM&S) is excited to announce the appointment of Erin Parisi to their Music Industry Internship Program in partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT).
Parisi enters the program as a working professional for over a decade. Formally educated in Audio Engineering from Clemson University, Parisi has lived and worked in Los Angeles since 2013.
Hiring Parisi demonstrates the eager continuation of efforts between WAVIT and Exertis | JAM’s American Music & Sound (AM&S) division, geared towards diversifying the AV/IT industry and providing career opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds.
“AM&S has seen incredible success in so many aspects of our partnership with WAVIT,” said Jeff Hawley, Marketing Director for American Music and Sound. “Our past interns in the program have been such an integral part of the marketing team, providing new insights through their market research projects and stepping up to tackle a wide range of campaigns and content creation initiatives. I’m excited to work with Erin to apply her unique background and audio production skillset in cool ways!”
In her spare time, Parisi creates her own music under the DJ moniker Crescendoll. She also heads a boutique record label, Shadow Wulf Records, which engages her passion for curating world class talent, and marketing and delivering music to the masses on a global scale. Says Parisi, “I’ve always had a love for seeing how music brings people together in a positive way, and in seeing magic come to life through music and sound, especially when it comes to events that showcase dance music. I feel there’s a huge depth of importance that the right equipment plays in making that magic happen, and I am eager to study the trends in gear brands used across different markets. I’m so excited to be a part of a dynamite marketing team that plays such an influential role in the industry, benefiting companies, venues, producers, and artists as a whole.”
Parisi describes herself as a longtime fan of many of the American Music & Sound represented brands, especially Allen & Heath. “In my 15 years working in live sound, I thoroughly enjoyed working on their digital consoles as a FOH and monitor engineer – the SQ-7 was my primary mix console for the past 5 years. And as a DJ, one of my first DJ mixers I ever bought for myself was the Xone:22, and since then I’ve mixed many shows around the world on Xone DJ mixers.” Parisi’s familiarity with and passion for the American Music & Sound brands will be an asset towards her future contributions within the company’s marketing team.
The WAVIT internship works tirelessly toward promoting gender diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a supportive environment for women in the AV/IT industry. “WAVIT was formed to actively promote, empower, support, and attract women to the AV and IT industries through a variety of initiatives,” says Althea Ricketts, WAVIT president and vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure. “This internship and mentoring program is vital to not only attracting but retaining new female talent.”
As a female in the professional AV industry for over a decade, Parisi is a great fit for a program such as this. “This internship comes at a time where I am looking to pivot in my career, and the experience provided by WAVIT and American Music & Sound is incredibly valuable as I make this shift. I look forward to all that I will learn, and especially from other women in the industry.”
