Paid Spring Music Group Publishing Intern

Insomniac Holdings, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Insomniac is seeking a Publishing Intern to join the records team in Calabasas, CA. This paid internship focuses on catalog management, metadata, and creative operations within the music publishing ecosystem.

You will assist with ISWC tracking, writer spotlights, and content updates across socials and the company site, reporting to the Publishing Manager. This on-site role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic music environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA office.
• Typical commitment is 16-29 hours per week.
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an active problem-solver mindset with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.
• Passion for music publishing, A&R, or the music business.
• Experienced with Google Sheets/Excel.
• Must be comfortable learning new catalog platforms (DISCO).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Track ISWCs and audit publishing records for accuracy
• Add split information for exploited songs in DISCO Tag and organize the full catalog in DISCO
• Upload audio to the Master Publishing Rights sheet
• Support writer catalog cleanup and spotlight creation
• Create writer spotlights for socials/marketing/sync
• Update and maintain the Publishing Spotify playlist
• Assist with publishing social channels, bios, and website content
• Contribute to website upgrades and improvements
• All other publishing related duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Passion for music publishing

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Tools

DISCO

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Insomniac, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Publishing Intern to join the records team in Calabasas, CA. This position will assist & learn catalog management, metadata, and creative operations. This is a hands-on role designed for someone passionate about music publishing, metadata organization, and the intersection of creativity and business in the music industry. This position reports to the Insomniac Music Group Publishing Manager. This is a paid internship and is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track ISWCs and audit publishing records for accuracy
• Add split information for exploited songs in DISCO Tag and organize the full catalog in DISCO
• Upload audio to the Master Publishing Rights sheet
• Support writer catalog cleanup and spotlight creation
• Create writer spotlights for socials/marketing/sync
• Update and maintain the Publishing Spotify playlist
• Assist with publishing social channels, bios, and website content
• Contribute to website upgrades and improvements
• All other publishing related duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Must be able to work out of Calabasas, CA office
• Typical commitment is 16-29 hours per week
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an active problem-solver mindset with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
• Passion for music publishing, A&R, or the music business
• Experienced with Google Sheets/Excel
• Must be comfortable learning new catalog platforms (DISCO)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations