Intern - Label A&R

Job Description

Title: Intern – Label A&R (In-Person, Unpaid, for College Credit Only)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Since its founding in 2008, Roc Nation has grown into the world's preeminent entertainment company. We work in every aspect of modern entertainment-with recording artists and producers, songwriters and athletes. Our client list includes some of the world's most recognizable names: from Rihanna, Shakira, J. Cole, and Big Sean to Yoenis Cespedes, Todd Gurley, Leonard Fournette, and Robinson Cano. We are a full-service organization, supporting our diverse roster of talent via artist management, music publishing, touring, production, strategic brand development and beyond. We've forged strong partnerships with the world's leading experts in artist management, technology, fashion, and philanthropy, all while redefining the business of entertainment.

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven ''Outside the Box'' Thinker, with an entrepreneurial and disruptive spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Roc Nation, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role

Roc Nation, a Live Nation joint venture, is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individual, who is interested in learning more about the live entertainment and music industries. This internship will allow students to gain first-hand experience in a variety of areas, including but not limited to; A&R, Studio recording and Release planning.

Areas that you will be learning about:
• Interns are responsible for researching new artists through a variety of means, e.g., shows, radio play, blogs, charts, demos, word-of-mouth, etc.
• Coordinate detailed bi-weekly A&R research reports and other scouting projects • Monitor and report on various charts domestically and internationally
• Complete various tasks for the A&R admin manager to include tracking album status charts, transcribing and reviewing lyrics, reviewing clean audio
• Assist and participate in coordination of record production. Work with mixing and mastering engineers, studio managers, and artists throughout the process
• Cover studio sessions
• Assist with all other day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure artist projects are complete and submitted on time

Qualifications:
• Must be a current student, enrolled in a Bachelor's/Master's program at an accredited college or university
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit from their college or university for the duration of the internship
• Prospective interns should have a basic understanding of the music industry and A&R, but still be eager to learn more about the day-to-day process behind it all.
• Interest in pursuing a career in artists and repertoire (A&R).
• Prospective interns must LOVE listening to indie and unsigned artists.
• Skills must include basic Microsoft Office and Internet research.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be proactive, detailed oriented, and possess good follow-through while adhering to deadlines. Strong organizational skills are preferred.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize tasks sufficiently while working independently. Candidates must be reliable and have good time management skills.
• Candidates must have experience handling confidential information
• Experience as a songwriter, performer, producer, engineer, etc is a plus.

This internship is available for the general Spring/Summer semester. This is a non-paid internship, with flexible hours (minimum of 16 hours per week) to reflect your necessary college credit requirements.

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, send your cover letter and resume to [[EMAIL]]

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding intern description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this position.

Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3x8yx-18-116-13-113-42 in your application.