Business Affairs Intern | MRG Live

MRG Live BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Vibrant culture

Concert access

Inclusive environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The MRG Group is seeking a Business Affairs Intern to support contracts, payments, and financial tracking across the concert lifecycle. You will learn across booking, marketing, production, and administration while taking on key projects under department leadership.

The internship is designed with 80% role-specific work and 20% job shadowing, skill development, and cross-team projects, with paid, full-time hours and access to events and discounts.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning about the music industry.
• Entrepreneurship and self-starting mentality are key attributes.
• Discipline, attention to detail and diligence.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Understanding of basic business principles.
• Good listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to take direction while also displaying strong personal initiative.
• Able to work well within a team and support where needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Business Affairs requirements throughout the lifecycle of a concert, including contracts, payments, and financial tracking.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and ensure departmental items are tracked to completion.
• Support communication and coordination with internal teams, venues, artists, and agencies on business-related matters.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Business Affairs and Live teams.
• At the end of the program, take ownership of one or several projects end-to-end, with the support of department leaders.

Skills

Music industry interest

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Business basics

Communication skills

Self-direction

Team player

Job description

MRG Live is looking for the next generation of leaders in the concert industry.We believe that the most successful people in this industry are people who have a good understanding of all of the key aspects of this industry across the pillars of booking, marketing, production and administration. The Business Affairs Intern will transition from providing foundational administrative and operational support during the concert lifecycle to taking direct, end-to-end ownership of key projects under department leadership.

We believe that this concert industry is unique in that while it requires a number of foundational skills (attention to detail, discipline, diligence, curiosity and passion), it is an industry that is built around a set of fundamental principles that can be taught and developed.

About Our Internship Program

The MRG Group Internship Program is designed to provide you with practical skills, valuable experiences, and exposure to real-world scenarios in the Experience industry.

The program is structured to ensure that 80% of your time is dedicated to performing activities specific to their role, while the remaining 20% is allocated to job shadowing, skill development, and team projects across various businesses within the MRG Group.

About The MRG Group

Founded in 2008, The MRG Group is Canada's largest independent entertainment company and a leader in experience creation. Our mission is to bring experiences to life for creators, fans, brands, and partners.

The MRG Group is an integrated network of companies operating across the hospitality, venue, media, ticketing (including the ticketing service AdmitONE), and insurance sectors. With a portfolio of 18 hospitality properties across Canada, The MRG Group also owns and operates an events business, a travel company, and a digital publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Business Affairs requirements throughout the lifecycle of a concert, including contracts, payments, and financial tracking.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and ensure departmental items are tracked to completion
• Support communication and coordination with internal teams, venues, artists, and agencies on business-related matters
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Business Affairs and Live teams
• At the end of the program, take ownership of one or several projects end-to-end, with the support of department leaders

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• An interest in learning about the music industry
• Entrepreneurship and self-starting mentality are key attributes
• Discipline, attention to detail and diligence
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Critical thinking
• Understanding of basic business principles
• Good listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to take direction while also displaying strong personal initiative
• Able to work well within a team and support where needed

Internship Program Term

Start Date: January 5, 2027

End Date: April 30, 2027

What’s In It For You?

• Earn while you learn with a paid, full time internship (minimum wage).
• A vibrant, casual culture working alongside an unstoppable team of creators and innovators.
• Enjoy access to free concerts and special discounts across our venues and events.
• Bring your full, authentic self to a welcoming environment where you’re heard, valued, and respected.
• Unlock opportunities for career growth with a company invested in developing emerging talent.

Our Commitment

The MRG Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Thank you for your interest in The MRG Group. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.