Spring 2027 WMG Emerging Talent Associate Program (Warner Records Nashville)

Warner Music • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid, semester-long internship that gives participants hands-on experience in the music industry. Associates are matched with departments based on their interests and position qualifications, then take part in their assigned department’s day-to-day work, strategic meetings, and efforts to address business issues. The program also offers Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and an Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.

For Spring 2027, placements are available in Business Affairs, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Radio/Commercial Partnership, and Sponsorships, all in Nashville, Tennessee, and tagged as hybrid. These placements require onsite work for the majority of the work week. Department offerings are subject to change. Business & Legal Affairs placements are reserved for people actively pursuing a law degree; creative placements require a portfolio.

The program offers three possible date ranges: January 19–March 26, January 25–April 2, or February 1–April 9, 2027. Associates work 20–25 hours per week, varying by department. Internship credit is available for students seeking academic credit. Participants are responsible for their own housing and transportation in the designated city.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old by January 19, 2027.
• Be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
• Be able to commit to a 20–25-hour work week.
• Have a self-starter attitude and genuine curiosity about the business.
• Be responsible for personal housing and transportation within the designated city.

Nice To Haves

• Professional goals aligned with Warner Music Group’s core values and business objectives.
• Knowledge of and passion for WMG’s different business units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong passion for and knowledge of the music industry.
• Leadership experience on or off campus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day activities of the assigned department.
• Participate in strategic meetings.
• Help solve key business issues.
• Offer ideas and perspectives to further Warner Music Group’s global success.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Internship credit for students seeking academic credit.
• Professional Development Workshops, Industry Insights, and the Emerging Talent Associate Capstone Project.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed