A&R Intern: Live Music Discovery (Fall 2026, Paid)

Roc Nation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Nation, in New York, NY, is seeking a paid Distribution A&R Intern to work in-office up to 30 hours per week. This internship offers hands-on learning in A&R, studio recording and release planning within Roc Nation's live entertainment ecosystem.

You will assist with artist research, weekly scouting reports, chart monitoring, lyric review, and day-to-day administrative tasks to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of NYC office for the Fall semester.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time college student pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Interest in A&R and the music industry, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Google Suite and internet research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with artist research and identify opportunities through various channels.
• Coordinate weekly A&R research reports and scouting projects.
• Monitor and report on charts domestically and internationally.
• Transcribe and review lyrics, review clean audio, and support artists.
• Help with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure projects meet deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Internet research

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Proactive

Handling confidential information

Education

Enrolled as a full-time college student (Associate/Bachelor/Master)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Roc Nation, in New York, NY, is seeking a paid Distribution A&R Intern to work in-office up to 30 hours per week. This internship offers hands-on learning in A&R, studio recording and release planning within Roc Nation's live entertainment ecosystem.

You will assist with artist research, weekly scouting reports, chart monitoring, lyric review, and day-to-day administrative tasks to keep projects on schedule.