Spring 2026 Intern
A&R, Distribution
Posted on 10/30/2025

Roc Nation
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
In Person
In-person internship; minimum 16 hours per week; remote not available; must be eligible to receive college credit.
Job Summary:
Title: A&R Intern - Distribution (In-Person, Unpaid, For College Credit)
Location: New York, NY (On-Site)
The Role:
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.
Areas that you will be learning about:
Interns will 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 andsubmitted on time
Qualifications:
Must be a current student, enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s program at an accredited college or university
Must be eligible to receive academic credit from their college or university for the duration of the internship
Prospective interns should have a basic understanding of the music industry and A&R, but still beeager 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 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 todeadlines. 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
Experience as a songwriter, performer, producer, engineer, etc is a plus
This internship is available for the general Spring semester. This is an in-person internship, with flexible hours (minimum of 16 hours per week) to reflect your necessary college credit requirements.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding intern description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this position.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. #LI-OnSite
Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation
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