A&R Research Intern - Spring 2027

Create Music Group • Los Angeles, CA

1h • Hybrid

About The Position

The A&R Research Intern focuses on researching potential talent in the Hip-Hop genre using social media, digital service providers (DSPs), and A&R research tools. The role supports the A&R team with artist and song research, YouTube data analysis, lead tracking, relationship-building projects, and administrative work.

This is a part-time, hybrid internship for current students. The intern must be based in Los Angeles and able to attend the Los Angeles office 2–3 times per week. The program lasts 3–4 months and requires 10–20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate school commitments. The start date is described as flexible for the spring semester.

Requirements

• Must be based in Los Angeles.
• Must have deep familiarity with the hip-hop landscape, including emerging artists, producers, trends, and evolving sounds.
• Must be familiar with and passionate about music, culture, and content, and enjoy discovering new music.
• Must be motivated and driven toward a career in the music or entertainment industry.
• Must be well-versed in internet culture and social media platforms, and enjoy consuming and 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be a current student.
• Must be available for 10–20 hours per week over a 3–4 month period and able to attend the Los Angeles office 2–3 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide the A&R team with extensive artist and song research and identify opportunities, including independent artists and songs, using personal research and software.
• Gather YouTube data and create analytics on potential signees.
• Assist with tracking artist leads through the sales funnel, from identification to signing.
• Assist the A&R team with projects related to developing and maintaining relationships within the creative community and cultivating a network of artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, managers, studios, and other creatives.
• May assist A&R staff in gathering song files and links for recent signings.
• Perform day-to-day tasks and administrative work as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed