International Summer Intern

SoundExchange; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing stipend

Hybrid in DC

Educational series

Networking with leaders

Job summary

SoundExchange offers a 10-week paid internship in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesdays and Wednesdays). The program provides exposure to the music tech industry, hands-on data work in royalty statements, and leadership engagement across the organization.

Interns gain experience in data visualization, trends analysis, and forecasting, culminating in a final presentation. Applicants should be enrolled in an eligible degree program and bring strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a degree program (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Undergraduate students preferred; graduate students may apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn concepts related to neighboring rights, CMOs, and royalty processes.
• Load and organize CMO statements in the Data Visualizer platform.
• Analyze royalty data across years, noting trends by year and usage.
• Identify payment gaps and support budgeting and forecasting models.
• Contribute to data-driven insights and financial planning.
• Present findings at internship conclusion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Organized

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Data Visualizer

Budget forecasting tools

Job description

Title: International Summer Intern
Department: International
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid: in office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Position Summary

SoundExchange 2027 Summer Internship Program

We’re SoundExchange, and we’re on a mission to efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry. Why? Because we love music and we value the people behind it.

If you’re as passionate about music and championing creators as we are, we want you to join the band! SoundExchange offers a robust 10‑week paid internship program each summer for talented, motivated students to work in our Washington, DC office. The program is designed to expand exposure to the music tech industry and provide relevant and practical work experience in an area of interest.

• $20.00 per hour
• One‑time taxable stipend of $2,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation
• 35‑40 hours per week
• Flexibility to work hybrid (two days, Tues and Weds on‑site required)
• Participate in a comprehensive educational series and engage with various SoundExchange leaders across the organization
• Build your network with your fellow interns and SoundExchange staff

Internship Key Dates

• Program dates: Approximately June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• Deadline: All applications must be received no later than November 7th, 2026
• Selection & Notification: December 2026

What To Expect as an International Intern

• Learn key concepts related to neighboring rights, Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), and other music industry royalty processes.
• Load and organize CMO statements within the Data Visualizer platform.
• Analyze royalty statement data across multiple years, including trends by broadcast year, usage type, and top-performing members.
• Develop proficiency in Data Visualizer by identifying payment gaps, evaluating member earnings trends, and supporting updates to budget projections and forecasting models.
• Gain hands‑on experience interpreting royalty data and contributing to data-driven business insights and financial planning.
• All interns are required to give a presentation at the conclusion of their internship.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Driving Excellence, Integrity In All That We Do, Championing Creators, Respect Why We’re Here, Teamwork That Empowers)
• Demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity in personal, academic, or professional experiences
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Resourceful, have great attention to detail, highly organized
• Ability to collaborate well with others and tackle challenges enthusiastically
• Sharp written and verbal communication skillsBe 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of the internship program
• Undergraduates preferred (heading into your junior or senior year is also preferred); graduate students may still apply
• Be enrolled in a degree‑seeking program in an accredited college or university (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), or be a student at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program