Being mentored during a remote music internship

Remote Music Internships

Support artists, labels and music organizations around the world by researching new talent, pitching playlists, organizing catalogs and building the online campaigns that put songs in front of listeners, all from wherever you happen to be based.

Much of today's music business already runs through a screen. New artists are discovered through streaming platforms and social feeds, releases are scheduled and tracked in shared spreadsheets, and royalty data travels between publishers, distributors and collection societies as digital files long before anyone hears a note live. A remote internship places you inside that workflow, contributing to real releases and campaigns using the tools that distributed music teams rely on every day, whether you're sitting at a desk at home or in a campus library.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, our remote music internship program can help you build practical research, marketing and administration skills on your own schedule, wherever you happen to be.

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24Guaranteed Internship
Vetted remote roles in music labels, management companies and music organizations around the world.

14Complete Remote Support
Onboarding guidance, remote social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

22Global Career Network
Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references. 

Example music host organizations

We've previously placed remote interns with organizations across a wide range of record labels, independent artist teams, music publishers and music media companies worldwide. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote music internship?

A great deal of music business work is about information rather than location. Scouting artists means listening widely and tracking which tracks are gaining traction, planning a release means coordinating dates, artwork and metadata across several partners, and promoting a song means finding the right writers, curators and communities to share it with. Teams spread across several countries manage all of this through shared documents and messaging platforms, and a remote internship drops you into that rhythm from day one.

The variety of host organizations gives you room to explore. An independent label may need help researching playlists and preparing press lists, a management company may need fan communities nurtured across social platforms, and a publisher may need song catalogs cleaned and registered correctly. That range lets you test different parts of the industry without relocating, and it exposes you to the tools now standard across the sector, including streaming analytics dashboards, distribution platforms, scheduling software and metadata databases.

Remote roles are particularly common in areas such as artist research and A&R support, digital marketing and playlist pitching, catalog and metadata administration and music media content, giving you the chance to build skills that transfer across genres, labels and borders.

Experience the music business without geographic limits

Work from anywhere
Complete your internship from home, or wherever you happen to be, while contributing to real releases and campaigns.

Diverse specializations
Explore the field across artist research, marketing, catalog administration and music media, without needing to relocate.

Global networking
Build connections with artists, managers and fellow interns from around the world, all from your laptop.

Data-driven skillset
Learn the analytics, distribution and scheduling tools that modern music teams use to plan and measure releases.

Meeting other interns during a remote music internship

Explore remote music internships

Remote music roles span record labels, artist management teams, publishers, music media outlets and festival organizers that manage some or all of their work online. Your internship could give you the opportunity to contribute to real projects for a host organization based anywhere in the world, all without leaving home.

Social Media & Fan Community Support

Artists build loyal audiences through consistent, personal online presence. You could support content scheduling, community moderation or engagement analysis.

You could work on: Content scheduling · Community moderation support · Engagement analysis · Social content support

Press, PR & Media Outreach

Getting a release noticed means building targeted press lists and pitching writers. You could support press list development, media research or campaign tracking.

You could work on: Press list development · Media research · Campaign tracking · Pitch drafting support

Music Media & Content Writing

Music blogs, newsletters and publications need reviews, interviews and features. You could support article drafting, interview transcription or newsletter production.

You could work on: Article drafting support · Interview transcription · Newsletter production · Proofreading support

Grants, Funding & Program Research

Many music organizations rely on public and private funding to support artists and community programs. You could support funder research, application tracking or proposal drafting support.

You could work on: Funder research support · Application tracking · Proposal drafting support · Reporting support

Looking for in-person music internships? Explore our international music internships to discover opportunities across a range of destinations. 

Example remote music internship roles

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Music Business Development Intern
  • Cultural Experience Intern
  • Music Education Intern
  • Artist Development Intern
  • Arts Administration & Cultural Operations Intern
  • Production & Events Assistant Intern
  • Music Content & Social Media Intern
  • Artist Management & Label Support Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

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Working during a remote music internship

What can you gain from our remote music internship?

A remote music internship can give you more than a line on your CV. You'll build practical research, marketing and administration skills while learning how to collaborate effectively as part of a distributed team.

  • Build real music industry experience

    Add practical music industry experience to your CV and show future employers you've worked on real releases and campaigns, regardless of where you were based.

  • Work on real projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve artist research, playlist pitching, catalog administration or music media, depending on your placement.

  • Grow your global music network

    Connect with artists, managers and fellow interns from around the world, all without needing to relocate. 

  • Develop remote work skills

    Learn how to research, schedule and report on music projects as part of a distributed team, a skillset increasingly valued across the industry. 

  • Gain flexibility and independence

    Build your experience around your own schedule and location, whether that means balancing studies, staying close to home or exploring somewhere new. 

Coworking during a remote music internship

What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your remote internship, from placement and onboarding to career coaching and ongoing support throughout your experience.

Explore the full remote internship program >

Hear from our remote interns

Adeola Olatunji
Adeola Olatunji
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Racheal Botchway
Racheal Botchway
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Svea Fritsch
Svea Fritsch
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"Applying for this internship is not just the beginning, but an ongoing experience where you can connect with so many people around the world. It also helps bring you out of your shell if you really want to do it. I would say go for it, have fun and don't overthink it. Just always remember why you applied in the first place, what you're trying to achieve, and keep that vision in mind. Hopefully, the internship will provide the right experience and outcome for you." - Adeola Olatunji, remote intern

"The company I worked with was really helpful as well. My direct supervisor was always there for me whenever I was working on something I didn't understand. At one point, I felt like I was disturbing him, but he told me that he was there for me and that I should reach out whenever I was struggling with a task. He was always so helpful, and by the end of the internship, I told him that I felt like I had gained even more from the experience than the company did because I had learned so much." - Racheal Botchway, remote intern

A student working hard during a remote music internship

Is a remote music internship right for you?

A remote music internship could be a great fit if you want practical experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical music industry skills while working with a host organization anywhere in the world, on a schedule that fits your life. It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your professional network and discover where a career in music could take you, all from wherever you call home.

What is it like to complete a remote music internship?

A remote music internship gives you the chance to build professional experience while staying flexible about where and how you work. You'll join team check-ins and release planning sessions over video, collaborate through shared spreadsheets and streaming dashboards, and take part in real campaigns, all while managing your own environment and schedule.

Many participants use the flexibility to balance studies, stay close to family or even travel while they intern. You'll still connect with fellow interns and mentors along the way, building relationships that go well beyond your own screen.

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Coworking during a remote music internship

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