Copyright Specialist Intern

createmusicgroup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Create Music Group in Los Angeles is offering a part-time Digital Rights Copyright Intern position for Summer/Fall 2026. This hybrid role requires 10–23 hours per week and a 3–4 month term, with in-person reporting to the LA headquarters 1–2 times per week.

Applicants must be current undergraduates or graduate students who can receive course credit. The role involves supporting DRM Copyright activities across YouTube, TikTok, and related platforms, helping resolve conflicts and protect assets

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and receive course credit
• Passionate about music and aware of trends in the industry
• Familiar with YouTube content formats and copyright concepts

Responsibilities

• YouTube copyright conflict resolution support: assist in resolving ownership conflicts and revenue issues.
• YouTube copyright strike resolution: assist in resolving channel strikes and determining rights.
• TikTok/Media Match copyright: assist in asserting ownership and resolving ownership conflicts on Media Match.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creative thinking

Detail-oriented

Music industry knowledge

YouTube content formats

Eligible to work in US

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student (credit)

Job description

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is seeking a self-driven & highly-motivated Digital Rights Copyright Intern to join our team. This internship will allow candidates to work closely with the department leads to support digital rights operations within the Youtube CMS,resolve copyright conflicts, copyright strikes, and determine rights for assets and clients.

This is a part-time internship designed for current students for the Summer/Fall 2026 term. Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. and available for 10–23 hours per week over a 3-4 month period. This is a hybrid-work role - interns must be able to report to the Los Angeles headquarters 1-2 times per week.

Responsibilities

• YouTube Copyright Conflict Resolution: Assist members of DRM Copyright in resolving ownership conflicts between third parties, reaching out to various companies, and resolving held revenue.
• YouTube Copyright Strike Resolution: Assisting members of DRM copyright in resolving Channel Strikes on client’s channels, determining rights, and protecting our YT Network SRAV Tier.
• Tik Tok/Media Match Copyright: Assisting members of DRM Copyright in Asserting ownership and resolving ownership conflicts within Tik Tok’s Media Match platform.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Passionate about music and is up to date with trends and new genres in the music industry
• Familiar with content formats within Youtube
• A creative thinker who’s not afraid to problem solve
• Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively with peers
• Detail-oriented and organized when handling multiple tasks and projects
• Hungry to get their foot in the door of the music industry and learn a variety of skills within the music distribution and Youtube umbrella
• Must be interested in a serious career in music
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, and receive credit for this internship

Program Details

• Start Date: Flexible, Summer/Fall 2026 term
• Hybrid role: Must be able to attend in person in the LA office 1-2 times per week
• Length: 3 - 4 months
• Schedule: 10–23 hours per week

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.