A&R (Artists & Repertoire)

About Us
We are building a high-impact nonprofit that empowers youth through STEM, education, performance arts, film, and media by providing real opportunities to grow, create, and lead. Led by a touring hip-hop dancer, model, and performance artist, La’Aurora connects young people with mentorship, hands-on learning, and creative experiences that prepare them for successful futures.
Our vision is to become a premier Youth Innovation, Education, Performing Arts, Film & Media Institute, creating pathways into higher education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, technology, media, and the creative industries.

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.

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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.
This internship is ideal for someone passionate about music, artist development, talent scouting, songwriting, music production, branding, and the entertainment industry. The A&R Intern will work closely with artists, producers, vocal coaches, choreographers, and executive leadership to help shape artists into confident, performance-ready professionals.

Outstanding interns may transition into paid A&R or Artist Development positions within 6–12 months, based on performance and organizational growth.

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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.

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Artist Development Responsibilities The A&R Intern will help guide artists in areas including:

Artist branding and image development
Stage presence and live performance
Vocal development
Song selection
Songwriting
Music production
Performance coaching
Choreography collaboration
Recording preparation
Professional etiquette
Career planning
Social media branding
Portfolio development

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Talent Scouting
Candidates should have an eye for identifying potential in:

Vocalists
Rappers
Singer-songwriters
Bands
Producers
DJs
Instrumentalists
Spoken-word artists
Dancers
Creative performers

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Music Industry Knowledge
Preferred knowledge includes

Music publishing
Copyright basics
Music licensing
Distribution platforms
Streaming services
Artist contracts
Music marketing
Release strategies
Digital branding
Entertainment business fundamentals

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Qualifications

Passion 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.

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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,