Fall 2026 Intern - A&R (Paid)

Roc Nation•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Roc Nation 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.

Requirements

Must be able to work out of NYC office for the Fall semester
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time college student working towards your Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Masters degree or recent graduate
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
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, Google Suite 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
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a songwriter, performer, producer, engineer, etc is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist our team in extensive artist and song research and identifying opportunities through a variety of means, e.g., shows, radio play, blogs, charts, demos, word-of-mouth, etc.
Coordinate detailed weekly A&R research reports and other scouting projects
Monitor and report on various charts domestically and internationally
Complete various tasks for the Artist Relations Team to include tracking growth of prospective artists, transcribing and reviewing lyrics, reviewing clean audio
Assist with all other day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure artist projects are complete and submitted on time