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Cornerstone / The FADER•New York, NY

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, culturally engaged interns to join our team in one of three tracks: Marketing, Digital, or A&R. This is a hands-on, mentorship-driven program designed to teach how an independent label builds campaigns, grows audiences, and discovers new artists. What you’ll get Weekly check-ins + mentorship from label staff Exposure to real release cycles (planning → launch → analysis) A supervised capstone project (end-of-term presentation or deck) Note: This internship is structured as an educational experience with close supervision and defined learning goals. Tracks Marketing Intern (Track) You’ll learn: how release campaigns are planned, packaged, and measured. You’ll do (with supervision): Support campaign timelines, rollout planning, and asset organization Research comps, fan/audience insights, and culture moments relevant to releases Help assemble internal decks and post-campaign recaps Assist with coordination across creative, digital, and distribution Ideal for: organized, creative candidates who love music storytelling. Digital Intern (Track) You’ll learn: how labels build attention and community on short-form platforms. You’ll do (with supervision): Support content calendars and posting workflows Pitch short-form concepts for TikTok/Reels/Shorts Track performance metrics and summarize learnings Research creators, trends, and partnership opportunities Ideal for: people who live on the internet (in a good way) and can articulate why something is spreading. A&R Intern (Track) You’ll learn: modern artist discovery and early development signals. You’ll do (with supervision): Scout emerging artists across platforms and local scenes Contribute to a weekly “what we’re watching” report Research collaborators (producers/songwriters) and scene ecosystems Help keep internal tracking organized and current Ideal for: talent-spotters with strong taste and high curiosity. About FADER Label FADER Label is an independent record label founded in 2002 in New York City by Jon Cohen and Rob Stone. Born out of The FADER, the iconic media company that has been a defining voice in emerging music and culture since 1999, FADER Label was created to offer artists an alternative that aims to break the rules of the traditional label system. Over the years, FADER Label has been home to a range of globally recognized and culture-shaping artists including Clairo, Matt & Kim, Yuna, binki, Slayyyter, Shallou, James Ivy, and Saul Williams. Collectively, releases across the label’s catalog have generated billions of streams worldwide, alongside gold and platinum certifications and sold-out tours.

Requirements

Strong interest in music, culture, and emerging artists
Excellent organization + clear communication
Proactive, collaborative, and reliable
Familiarity with Spotify/Apple Music + TikTok/Instagram/YouTube tools
Currently enrolled and able to receive academic credit through your institution.