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 is responsible for seeking and signing writers to Concord as well as working closely with its current roster of songwriters and producers to help them secure opportunities for their music in various capacities.
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 team works 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:
- Prepare the writer rooms for writer sessions.
- Listen through CMP’s writer demos to help identify key songs to be pitched.
- Curate CMP writer playlists for pitch.
- Prepare industry contact sheets and industry event schedules.
- Audio PRO databases to ensure proper registration.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- Have a passion for Music Publishing
- Passionate about Latin Music
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus
- Understanding of Latin & Pop Music and the culture that surrounds it.
- This internship is a part-time paid internship and requires someone located in/near Miami
- 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.
