SoundExchange
Artist & Industry Relations Summer Intern
Washington, DC +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Education
- Enrollment in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA, or student status at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program.
About the job
Supports Artist & Industry Relations by educating artists and their teams about SoundExchange registration and contacting performers to help secure registrations and recover unclaimed royalties.
What you'll do
- Research performers and their teams to find contact information.
- Contact performers by email or phone to explain that SoundExchange has royalties for them and provide online registration instructions.
- Secure at least 5–10 new registrations each week and clear $25,000+ in unclaimed royalties during the internship.
What they ask for
- Be at least 18 years old by the internship’s first day.
- Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at 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.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to collaborate.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity.
Nice to have
- Undergraduate student; heading into junior or senior year is also preferred.
Pay
$20.00 per hour (base salary); $2,000.00 one-time taxable stipend
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