What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publishing A&R Intern position at Concord Music Group, Inc.?
Overview
Concord is the independent, worldwide leader in the development, management and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, theatrical performance rights and narrative content.
With offices in Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin and Miami. Concord has a diverse and vibrant roster of active recording artists, composers, and songwriters, and a vast and historic catalog of works by some of the most treasured names in music history.
The Publishing A&R department in Nashville is the primary liaison between the songwriters and the rest of the publishing company. We foster strong relationships with our writers and work to elevate their careers by setting up co-writing sessions and pitching their songs to labels for artist projects. Additionally, the A&R team is responsible for bringing in new talent/signing opportunities to the company, delivering songs and metadata to all relevant departments, and managing deal terms, options and negotiations.
As the Publishing A&R Intern, you will gain a detailed understanding of the song “life” – from creation, to delivery, registration, licensing and finally, release/exploitation. You will experience firsthand how the A&R and Sync teams work together and assist each other to elevate the careers of the writers. Above all, we strive to exemplify Concord’s core values; to celebrate artistry, act with integrity, empower our community, and create opportunity.
Our paid internship program will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your professional skillset, increase your knowledge of the industry, and expand your network. Our goal is to help you develop your talents as well as receive dedicated mentorship and support. Our summer Internship Program will run from Tuesday, June 3rd – Friday, August 15th and allows interns to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. This internship is a paid in-person opportunity and requires the ability to work in the specified office location.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the organization and delivery of new audio to sync and A&R teams
- Become fluent in our audio software program, DISCO, and assist with catalog management by inputting the writer names, playlisting and more.
- Assist in the management of the Worldwide Release Schedule, including finding new releases each week, helping to determine if Concord should be claiming, and helping to ensure that all copyright/licensing departments have the necessary information in order to collect royalties.
- Daily Catalog Management, including auditing songwriter catalogs to make sure all songs are accounted for, properly formatted and in the correct playlists.
- Transcribe song lyrics
- Brainstorm songs and create playlists for up-coming artist pitches
- Attend at least one A&R Pitch Meeting
- Support on miscellaneous tasks as needed
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- Have a passion for Music Publishing
- This internship is a part-time paid internship and requires someone located in/near Nashville
- The timeline of this internship programs runs from Tuesday, June 3rd – Friday, August 15th. You must be able to work 20 hours/week.
Concord is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity is paramount for the creation of music, theater and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures.
