Fall 2026 Intern - Music Publishing (Paid)

Roc Nation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Nation is seeking a Music Publishing Intern for in-office work in Los Angeles, CA. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in the live entertainment and music publishing industry, including song registration, session coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

Ideal candidates are full-time students or recent graduates who are passionate about music, organized, and eager to learn about web technologies, PowerPoint, and office productivity tools while contributing to weekly

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of LA office for the Fall semester.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time college student.
• 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.

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 within Roc Nation, as well as, Roc Nation Publishing's administrator.
• Publishing company organization and meeting preparation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm for learning

Social media familiarity

Education

Current student pursuing degree (Associates/Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

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.

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The expected compensation for this position in West Hollywood is:

$20.25 USD Hourly

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.