Sync Creative Internship, SoundSync Music
Job brief
SoundSync Music, an On Vinyl Media Group company, is seeking highly motivated candidates for its music licensing internship (15-20 hours/week).
Compensation: Internship Credit only
Interns should expect to:
Candidates must:
Plus if:
Preferred experience:
Join the team.
Application instructions:
Please read and follow carefully.
Job brief
SoundSync Music, an On Vinyl Media Group company, is seeking highly motivated candidates for its music licensing internship (15-20 hours/week).
Compensation: Internship Credit only
Interns should expect to:
- learn more about the company and receive training on our mission and core values as well as ethics and equity training
- receive adequate training on the mechanics and basic functions of the music industry from a broad perspective
- learn the fundamentals of copyright, metadata, publishing, music supervision, and music licensing
- have the opportunity to pitch music from SoundSync's catalog to music supervisors
- learn how to navigate SoundSync's catalog and work within music metadata
- curate and create samplers/playlists for clients
- interface with artists on SoundSync's roster and scout for local talent to add to our catalog
- research opportunities for their assigned artist roster by familiarizing themselves with the works of music supervisors
Candidates must:
- be proactive and self-guided workers, ask the right questions at the right times
- stay in touch with pop culture, media, and content
- have above-average research skills
- display a high attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- be able to learn and work quickly without much supervision
- be disciplined enough to work remotely
- thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous startup environment
- be proficient in business communication skills; and
- be talented in creative writing.
Plus if:
- you are familiar with the Austin or Texas music industry and local artists
- you are passionate about TV, film, and music
Preferred experience:
- previous music industry experience (other internships, A&R work, independent work, etc.)
- relevant coursework or education (RTF, music business, digital media management, marketing, business development, etc.)
- have taken any sync- or music licensing-related coursework in the past
Join the team.
Application instructions:
Please read and follow carefully.
- Please email the below items to [email protected]
- Cover letter should be included in the body of the email
- Resume should be linked or attached to the same email.
- References should be included in the body of the email following the cover letter. No attachments.
- Please include a 10-track Apple Music or Spotify playlist of local music by Austin-based artists.
- Subject line should read: "SoundSync Music Internship - {{YOUR FULL NAME}}"