Intern, Copyright

Kobalt Music • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

Kobalt is seeking a highly detail-oriented, proactive Intern to support its Copyright team in New York. The role supports analysis and submission of clients’ catalogs at the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), along with the resolution of conflicts on individual works. Accurate and timely catalog registrations help enable royalty collections and reporting for creators. The intern will help ensure registrations at The MLC are properly updated and maintained in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role includes preparing, reviewing, and submitting catalog transfers through the MLC portal; auditing client catalogs for accurate work registrations and metadata; resolving work conflicts and overclaims; and providing administrative support for MLC workflows and inquiries. The position is suitable for someone early in their career who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Kobalt describes itself as a music and technology company focused on making the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. Its stated values are Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities. The interview process includes a recruitment call, hiring-manager interviews, a take-home exercise, and final interviews onsite in the New York office. The NYC pay range is $17.00–$17.25 per hour; ranges for other locations may differ based on local labor costs.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of The MLC.
• Basic understanding of music publishing rights.
• Experience working in an administrative or detail-driven capacity.
• Responsiveness to timely emails and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with large volumes of data or documentation.
• Ability to engage with software such as Monday and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
• Self-starter attitude and desire to learn and take initiative.
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace and Excel/Sheets.

Nice To Haves

• SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit catalog transfers through the MLC portal.
• Perform desktop audits of client catalogs to ensure work registrations and metadata are correct at The MLC.
• Facilitate end-to-end resolution of work conflicts and overclaims, from gathering required documentation through final resolution.
• Provide general administrative support to the broader Copyright team regarding MLC workflows and inquiries.
• Participate in team activities, support cross-functional workflows, and share information across departments.
• Communicate key details clearly and professionally across systems and stakeholders.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines while managing high-volume, detail-oriented tasks accurately.

What This Job Offers

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