A&R Intern

About the Role

As a remote A&R Intern, you will support the discovery and development of new and existing artists. This is an internship role designed to provide hands-on experience in A&R and the broader music business in a remote, flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching emerging talent
• Reviewing demos and released music
• Compiling reports on artists, genres, and market trends
• Organizing artist information
• Maintaining contact lists
• Preparing materials for internal reviews and potential signings
• Coordinating with the team on release strategies
• Basic project management support
• Documenting meeting notes and action items

Qualifications

• Strong interest in A&R, artist development, and the business aspects of distribution, publishing, and touring.
• Ability to research artists, scenes, and trends, and clearly present findings in written summaries or simple reports.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including professional email etiquette and basic documentation skills.
• Organizational skills for managing artist lists, schedules, files, and follow-up tasks in a remote setting.
• Comfort with digital tools such as spreadsheets, shared drives, project management platforms, and music streaming services.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Prior exposure to music projects (e.g., campus events, independent releases, content creation) is beneficial but not required.
• Availability to commit to a consistent internship schedule and openness to learning across different areas of the music business.