Fall 2026 Intern - Music Publishing (Paid)

Roc Nation, LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Roc Nation is offering a paid Music Publishing Intern position in Los Angeles, CA, working in-office five days a week with up to 30 hours per week. The role provides hands-on exposure to the live entertainment and music publishing business, including registration, talent scouting, and cross-department collaboration.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time students with a passion for music and a willingness to learn new web technologies, plus proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of LA office for the Fall semester.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time college student pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Must have a strong passion for music and stay up to date with the latest trends and top charting music.
• Interest in learning new web related technologies and software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite.
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
• Familiarity with social networking sites; TikTok and Instagram are a must.
• Familiarity with Keynote/PowerPoint.
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Song registration and file organization.
• Coordinating songwriter sessions.
• Handling songwriter travel budgets.
• Searching for new talent with weekly reports to the department.
• Relationship building with other departments and Roc Nation Publishing’s administrator.
• Publishing company organization and meeting preparation.

Skills

Strong passion for music

Organized

Time management

Familiar with social networks

Ability to learn new web technologies

Education

Currently enrolled as a full-time college student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Keynote/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Title: Music Publishing Intern (Paid) Location: Los Angeles, CA (In-office, 5 days a week) Average hours: Up to 30 hours per week

The Role

Roc Nation is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individual, who is interested in learning more about the live entertainment and music industries. This internship will allow students to gain first-hand, experience in music publishing - the creation, management, and monetization of songs and the creatives who write and record them.

Areas that you will be learning about as a Publishing Intern

• Song registration and file organization
• Coordinating songwriter sessions
• Handling songwriter travel budgets
• Searching for new talent with weekly reports to the department
• Relationship building with other departments within Roc Nation, as well as, Roc Nation Publishing’s administrator
• Publishing company organization and meeting preparation

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of LA office for the Fall semester
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time college student working towards your Associate's, Bachelor's or Masters degree or recent graduate
• Must have a strong passion for music and stay up to date with the latest trends and top charting music
• Interest in learning new web related technologies and software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Familiarity with social networking sites desired. TikTok and Instagram are a must
• Familiarity with Keynote/PowerPoint
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Roc Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Roc Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law.

As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Roc Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations.

Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact an HR Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.

Roc Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this position in West Hollywood is: $20.25 USD Hourly.

About Roc Nation

Established in 2008, Roc Nation is the leading global entertainment organization. Headquartered in New York, the company conducts business operations worldwide - maintaining offices in Los Angeles, London, and Brazil. Roc Nation’s recognition as a world-renowned entertainment company comes, in part, from the all-encompassing range of services we provide our clients. Whether building careers and brands from the ground up or championing the ongoing success of our talent roster, we continue to revolutionize and redefine the business of entertainment. Roc Nation’s diverse client portfolio includes many of the most celebrated recording artists, producers, songwriters, and athletes. Each of our clients are given access to the full scope of our cutting-edge capabilities - from artist management, music publishing, international distribution, touring, production, strategic brand development, and more. We form partnerships with experts who break the mold in industries such as media, entertainment, technology, music management, fashion, and philanthropy to support our clientele. Roc Nation proudly represents musical phenomenon such as Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, and Fat Joe - securing massive brand collaborations, selling record-breaking concert tours, and producing history-making events across every facet of our company. Bridging music and sports, in 2019, Roc Nation partnered with the National Football League (NFL) as the organization’s live music entertainment strategist. Since then, Roc Nation has produced award-winning Super Bowl Halftime shows, bringing in notable headliners such as The Weeknd, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Usher.

The first of its kind, the Roc Nation-NFL collaboration has seen massive success, making history as the first Super Bowl Halftime Show to win an Emmy award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) in 2022, followed by another Emmy win in 2023 for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special. Additionally, the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar broke the viewership record with 133.5 million people tuning in to watch the performance.

Roc Nation Sports In 2013, Roc Nation Sports launched to offer specialized services that cultivate long-term career growth opportunities for athletes. To best support our roster of athletes on and off the field at a global scale, Roc Nation Sports creates and executes strategic marketing and endorsement deals, brand collaborations, and facilitates media relations, as well as coordinates philanthropic opportunities, among other offerings. We represent renowned athletes such as Dez Bryant, Jaire Alexander, Skylar Diggins, Kevin De Bruyne, Robinson Canó, Mark Vientos, and many more.

Team Roc Alongside business endeavors, Roc Nation supports communities around the world through its philanthropic division, Team Roc. Maintaining a commitment to activism and humanitarianism, Team Roc collaborates with partners to tackle inequities across four pillars: education, emergency relief and community goodwill, criminal justice, and health and wellness.