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Create Music Group

26d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You must be in LA, passionate about music and culture, familiar with social media, organized, and a current college student eligible for credit. Strong communication skills are essential.
  • You will research artists and songs, analyze YouTube data, track leads, support relationship-building in the creative community, gather song files, and handle office tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Must be based in Los Angeles.
  • Familiar with and passionate about music, culture, and content and enjoys discovering new music.
  • Motivated and driven towards a career in the music/entertainment industry.
  • Well-versed in internet culture/social media platforms and enjoys consuming/studying YouTube, Instagram and TikTok content.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Ability to stay well organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
  • This internship is for college credit.
  • Must be enrolled in a university and continue to be enrolled for the duration of the internship.
  • Graduates are not eligible for the internship.
  • Must be able to provide documents/eligibility requirements in order to receive college credit or the applicant will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

  • Providing the A&R team with extensive Artist and song research and identifying opportunities such as independent artists and songs using both personal research and software.
  • Gathering YouTube data and creating analytics on potential signees.
  • Work within the sales funnel, assisting the tracking of artists leads from identification to signing
  • Work with A&R Team to assist in projects related to developing and maintaining relationships within the creative community, cultivating a strong network of artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, managers, studios, and other creatives
  • May assist A&R’s in the gathering of song files & links for recent signings
  • Day-to-day office tasks and administrative work as needed.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship duration is not explicitly mentioned in the job description, but it is for college credit, which often aligns with the academic semester or quarter.

Is this internship paid?

The internship is unpaid and is for college credit, meaning applicants must be enrolled in a university to qualify.

Can I apply if I have graduated from university?

No, graduates are not eligible for this internship. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university for the duration of the internship.

What does "A&R" stand for?

"A&R" stands for Artist and Repertoire, which is a division in music companies responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists.

Are there specific qualifications required for the role?

Yes, the role requires a passion for music and culture, strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and being well-organized to manage multiple tasks.

What type of tasks will I be responsible for in this internship?

Responsibilities include conducting artist and song research, gathering analytics from YouTube, assisting in artist tracking, supporting the A&R team, and performing administrative tasks.

Is this internship only for candidates in Los Angeles?

Yes, candidates must be based in Los Angeles to qualify for the internship.

Will I need to provide documents related to my college enrollment?

Yes, you must provide documents or eligibility requirements to ensure you can receive college credit, or else your application will be disqualified.

What type of software will I be using for research?

The job description does not specify particular software, but you will be using both personal research and possibly industry-standard music analytics software.

Will there be opportunities to network with industry professionals during the internship?

Yes, the internship includes opportunities to develop and maintain relationships within the creative community, which can enhance networking with artists, songwriters, and other industry professionals.

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Create Music Group

Be independent. Be in control. #wearecreatemusic

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Create Music Group is an LA-based digital music company that provides artists and labels with distribution, rights management, and creative services. We monetize over 12 billion monthly music streams and have collected over $150 Million in previously unclaimed revenue for artists and labels. Clients include Future, Playboi Carti, JLo, City Girls, Marshmello, Don Diablo, Trippie Redd, Migos, and more. We were named Inc.'s #2 fastest growing company in 2020. We welcome you to join us in our effort to help artists be in control!