Artist & Industry Relations Summer Intern

Title: Artist & Industry Relations Intern Summer Intern
Department: Industry Relations
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid: in office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Position Summary
SoundExchange 2027 Summer Internship Program
We’re SoundExchange, and we’re on a mission to efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry. Why? Because we love music and we value the people behind it.

If you’re as passionate about music and championing creators as we are, we want you to join the band! SoundExchange offers a robust 10‑week paid internship program each summer for talented, motivated students to work in our Washington, DC office. The program is designed to expand exposure to the music tech industry and provide relevant and practical work experience in an area of interest.

As a SoundExchange intern, we’ll welcome you as an integral member of our dedicated and diverse team. You will have the unique opportunity to take on roles similar to those of a full‑time hire and dive into projects that contribute to the organization’s mission while growing your skills, forging new professional relationships, and enhancing your resume.

$20.00 per hour
One‑time taxable stipend of $2,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation
35‑40 hours per week
Flexibility to work hybrid (two days, Tues and Weds on‑site required)
Participate in a comprehensive educational series and engage with various SoundExchange leaders across the organization
Build your network with your fellow interns and SoundExchange staff

Internship Key Dates

Program dates: Approximately June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027
Deadline: All applications must be received no later than November 7th, 2026
Internship interviews: September 2026 – November 2026
Selection & Notification: December 2026

What To Expect As A Artists & Industry Relations Intern

Become familiar with SX and/or the registration process to educate Artists and their teams on SX and secure registrations
Research performers on the internet to find contact information for them and/or their team (emails and/or phone numbers)
Use that contact info to reach out via email and/or phone to let them know SX has royalties for them with instructions for our online registration process
Secure at least 5-10 new registrations each week and clear $25,000+ in unclaimed royalties during course of internship

Eligibility & Requirements

Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Driving Excellence, Integrity In All That We Do, Championing Creators, Respect Why We’re Here, Teamwork That Empowers)
Demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity in personal, academic, or professional experiences
Thrive in a fast‐paced environment
Resourceful, have great attention to detail, highly organized
Ability to collaborate well with others and tackle challenges enthusiastically
Sharp written and verbal communication skills
Be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of the internship program
Undergraduates preferred (heading into your junior or senior year is also preferred); graduate students may still apply
Be enrolled in a degree‐seeking program in an accredited college or university (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), or be a student at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program