Music Rights Management Intern

ROSTR, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ROSTR, Inc. is seeking a Music Rights Management Intern to support the day-to-day administration of a global music catalog. You will gain hands-on experience with the lifecycle of intellectual property, from U.S.

Copyright Office registrations to international Neighboring Rights revenue management. You will learn the formal song registration process, compile metadata and audio assets, review agreements for revenue splits, and assist with monthly statements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data entry and basic formulas.
• Comfort working with data sets and identifying basic trends or errors.
• Familiarity with legal agreements and ability to summarize key terms.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic research and information-gathering skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Learn the formal process of song registration with the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Compile metadata and download corresponding audio assets required for filings.
• Review client agreements to extract and record revenue share splits.
• Identify top-performing assets on monthly statements for priority actions.
• Review the conflict queue in SoundExchange and verify rights via Salesforce.
• Draft and manage outreach to conflicting third parties to resolve ownership issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel basics

Data analysis

Legal terms familiarity

Attention to detail

Research skills

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Education

Pursuing degree in Music Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Summary

The Music Rights Management Intern will support the day-to-day administration of a global music catalog. This role provides hands-on experience in the lifecycle of intellectual property, from U.S. Copyright Office registrations to the management of international Neighboring Rights revenue streams.

Responsibilities

• Learn the formal process of song registration with the U.S. Copyright Office
• Compile metadata and download corresponding audio assets (MP3s) required for federal filings
• Review client agreements to extract and record revenue share splits within the master rights system
• Identify top-performing assets on monthly neighboring rights statements for priority registration and allocation
• Regularly review the conflict queue in SoundExchange and utilize Salesforce to verify rights via existing agreements
• Draft and manage outreach to conflicting third parties to resolve ownership disputes using the department email alias
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (data entry, basic formulas, sorting/filtering)
• Comfort working with data sets and identifying basic trends or errors
• Familiarity with legal agreements and the ability to review and summarize key terms
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic research and information-gathering skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, etc.)

Program Details

• Start Date: Flexible, Fall Term 2026
• 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.