A&R; Artists & Repertoire

The La'Aurora Music Division develops emerging singers, rappers, musicians, producers, songwriters, and performers by providing artist development, performance opportunities, and industry mentorship. Built for Impact. Driven by Youth. Where Hustle Meets Opportunity.Position Overview: La'Aurora is seeking a motivated and creative Artists & Repertoire (A&R) Intern to help discover, develop, and support emerging talent within our youth music and performing arts programs. Outstanding interns may transition into paid A&R or Artist Development positions within 6-12 months, based on performance and organizational growth.Key Responsibilities Discover and evaluate emerging singers, rappers, musicians, producers, dancers, and performers.Assist in identifying artists with strong creative and commercial potential.Support artist development plans and career growth strategies.Coordinate auditions, showcases, rehearsals, recording sessions, and live performances.Provide constructive feedback on vocals, songwriting, performance, branding, and stage presence.Collaborate with producers, songwriters, choreographers, vocal coaches, and media teams.Help match artists with producers, writers, musicians, and creative collaborators.Assist with demo reviews and music submissions.Help organize talent showcases and artist development workshops.Support creative direction for performances, music videos, branding, and promotional content.Research current music industry trends across multiple genres.Maintain organized artist files, development notes, and project timelines.Artist Development ResponsibilitiesArtist branding and image developmentStage presence and live performanceVocal developmentSong selectionSongwritingMusic productionPerformance coachingChoreography collaborationRecording preparationProfessional etiquetteCareer planningSocial media brandingPortfolio developmentTalent ScoutingCandidates should have an eye for identifying potential in:VocalistsRappersSinger-songwritersBandsProducersDJsInstrumentalistsSpoken-word artistsDancersCreative performersMusic Industry KnowledgePreferred knowledge includes:Music publishingCopyright basicsMusic licensingDistribution platformsStreaming servicesArtist contractsMusic marketingRelease strategiesDigital brandingEntertainment business fundamentalsQualificationsPassion for music, entertainment, and artist development.Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.Excellent organizational and project management abilities.Ability to recognize artistic potential and provide constructive feedback.Comfortable working with diverse artists and creative teams.Reliable, professional, and collaborative.Passion for mentoring youth and helping emerging artists succeed.Preferred Qualifications Experience as a musician, vocalist, rapper, songwriter, producer, or performer.Experience in artist management, talent scouting, music production, or event coordination.Knowledge of recording studios and the music production process.Understanding of branding, social media, and music marketing.Experience organizing showcases, auditions, or live performances.Familiarity with DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Garage Band is a plus.What You'll GainHands-on experience in A&R and artist development.Experience discovering and mentoring emerging talent.Opportunities to work alongside producers, performers, choreographers, vocal coaches, and media professionals.Real-world experience in talent scouting, music production, branding, and live entertainment.Portfolio-building opportunities through showcases, recording projects, and artist campaigns.Professional networking within the music, entertainment, nonprofit, and media industries.Eligibility for paid A&R or Artist Development opportunities within 6-12 months, based on performance, leadership, and organizational growth.Ideal CandidateWe're looking for someone who has a passion for discovering talent and helping artists reach their full potential.