We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Program Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   

• Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028   

• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations) 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.) 

• Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)  

Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2026 

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026 

MCA: Audience Measurement and Data & Analytics (Onsite: TN)

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Creating and distributing various reports to staff
• Updating and maintaining internal data systems
• Building and maintaining forecasting and projection models
• Data deep dives and analysis projects
   

Bring Your Vibe:

• Expertise and in-depth knowledge in Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Knowledge in Big Query, Python, and/or similar products
• Knowledge in Luminate’s Music Connect platform, Chartmetric and other various music industry data platforms a plus
• Outstanding communication and ability to work across departments while managing multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

MCA: Commerce (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The commerce department handles E-commerce, retail, and overall consumption. The commerce department is a strategic revenue engine that supports both traditional and modern revenue streams- bridging physical retail, digital sales, and artist merchandise. This department plays a pivotal role in driving growth, efficiency, and visibility for our artists and labels. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide daily release preorder tracking reports on a timely basis. 
• Place, track & communicate Artist Accommodation Orders w/Artist Management & Official Artist Stores. 
• Perform regular QA checks on active web stores to ensure proper shop functionality, marketing copy, and merchandising. 
• Proactively manage music and merchandise inventory levels across all stores and alert appropriate team members when product needs to be replenished. 
• Compile and provide various sales and inventory reports to relevant stakeholders as needed. 
• Liaise with international territories for creation of localized stores and programs, ensuring that all international territories have information they need to replicate various product offerings and campaigns. 
• Execute Weekly Consumption Reporting for Artist Management Teams. 
• Manage Account Plans & Recaps of Priority Projects. 
• Update key UMG controlled playlists at Top Partners. 
• Perform quality control of Commerce details for new release solicitation information. 
• Maintain B2B website assets, uploading artwork and other info for new releases. 
• Gather & execute Business Review & Departmental Presentation Decks in PowerPoint. 
• Compile Weekly Commerce submissions for Divisional email blasts. 
• Order and maintain promotional items and manage mailing of items to key accounts. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving Skills 

UMPG: Global Film & TV Administration (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

Team is responsible for Film and TV day to day, operational items and for assisting our studio partners with their various needs. Global Data Governance - overseeing internal policies, working with metadata and identifiers. 

• Data entry 
• Research projects 
• Updates to workflows  

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets 
• Ability to manage large datasets, use formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis 
• Attention to Detail & Data Accuracy 
• Ensuring metadata, rights information, and reporting are precise and error-free 
• Basic Understanding of Entertainment Industry Workflows 
• Familiarity with film/TV production terms, rights management, or digital platforms is a plus 

UMPG: North America Administration (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The North America Administration team at UMPG encompasses Copyright, Royalties, Client Services, Mechanical Licensing, Income Tracking, and Audit functions. The team administers deals signed in the US and Canada and partners with internal global administration teams as part of UMPG's global administration unit. 

• Preparation and reconciliation of incoming royalty statements for processing and calculation
• Contract administration assistance along the team's Copyright unit 
• Analytics review and data insights projects in support of income tracking and client support needs
• Payee data projects as part of the Client Services function 
• Analysis of control procedures to ensure UMPG's compliance processes remain effective 
• Royalty reporting, helping to assist with financial reconciliation and sign‐off
• Participation in deployment efforts with AI tools 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Desire to implement AI solutions 
• Exposure or experience working with business intelligence tools (DOMO, QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau, Google Looker) 
• Inquisitive approach 

CCMG: Publishing Administration (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The Publishing Administration team supports clients by registering songs to CCMG databases and royalty sources, processing new works, researching claims, resolving conflicts, and tracking cut songs. Once songs are registered, the team is also responsible for licensing and pitching CCMG songs to music supervisors and licensees. As songs exist in the marketplace, it is our responsibility to analyze royalties earned to ensure writers and artists are correctly paid for what they have earned. We also work closely with other teams at CCMG, including Publishing Creative, A&R, Finance, Business Affairs, and Royalties. 

• Day-to-day operations
• Catalog audits
• Tracking metadata for new releases
• General data entry 
• Assist the team and learn about contracts, royalty sources, sync licensing, copyright, catalog management, etc. 
• The intern will be expected to work on individual projects as well as team-based ones, depending on client needs.   

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel a plus 
• Publishing/Copyright experience a plus 
• Interest in a data-oriented role 

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CCMG: Royalties (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The royalty accounting team exists to ensure timely and accurate payments to our partners. The day-to-day functions involve aggregating and validating high-volume sales and usage data, followed by applying contractual terms within specialized systems to accurately calculate royalty expenses.

• Data Entry and Cleanup: Review and match songs in our royalty system to process incoming money. 
• Royalty Statement Preparation: Pull and reconcile royalty statement detail. Upload royalty statements to the portal. Mailing royalty portal information. 
• Inquiry Support: Assist with researching and answering royalty help line questions.
• Metadata Audits: Review and correct song Metadata for accurate royalty splits.  

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Basic accounting knowledge 
• Fundamental mathematical proficiency 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

MCA: Streaming (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The streaming department at MCA is responsible for overseeing all digital distribution partnerships and audio and video streaming strategies for artists globally. 

• Compile, format, and distribute the weekly update report for digital partners, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
• Manage and oversee the digital release schedule, aligning partner and company priorities for optimal visibility and execution. 
• Collaborate with partners to deliver artist and project assets as needed, maintaining strong communication and organizational flow. 
• Liaise across multiple departments to collaborate across our weekly releases and campaigns 
• Coordinate and send the weekly Social Support email, including sourcing and collecting assets, drafting content, building links, and ensuring timely delivery. 
• Conduct domestic artist profile checks to maintain accurate and up-to-date digital presence across platforms. 
• Prepare and distribute weekly release reports to internal departments, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned. 
• Track and monitor release deliveries through internal delivery systems, troubleshooting and escalating as required to meet deadlines. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Bold, ambitious, creative thinking; an entrepreneurial style and a growth mindset  

Famehouse: Audience Development (Onsite: TN): 

How You’ll CREATE:

This team is responsible for growing, engaging and converting artist and label-owned audiences.  We develop and execute data acquisition strategies for artists and labels so they can get a better understanding of their superfans, keep their audiences up to date on ongoing projects and most importantly, drive streaming and revenue. The team is a resource used by digital, e-commerce, catalog, international and many other departments to complete their marketing plan.  

• Strategy planning for growing artist/labels audience 
• Asset creation 
• Design and build emails and SMS messages 
• Copywriting 
• Build audience segments 
• Audits 
• Automations 
• Competitive Research 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Consumer marketing experience/Understands "fan mentality" 
• Experience with digital marketing or ecommerce 
• Experience with web metrics 
• Copywriting or design experience 
• Comfortable with Photoshop 

CCMG: A&R & Post-Production (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Scout and evaluate emerging artists across platforms (TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)  
• Attend live shows, worship events and showcases; provide written assessments  
• Maintain artist tracking documents and deliver weekly talent scouting updates  
• Participate in A&R meetings and contribute creative input for potential signings  
• Liaise with artists and managers in early-stage conversations  
• Monitor and share industry trends across worship, CCM, gospel, CHH, and hybrid inspirational genres  
• Studio opening/closing tasks  
• Assist with set up and tear down for sessions  
• Assist with deliverable QC  

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Active knowledge of the Christian music landscape across worship, CCM, gospel, hip hop, etc.  
• Familiarity with major music and social platforms/tools (Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Chartmetric)  
• Ability to organize and track data clearly and communicate findings concisely  
• Passion for live music and ability to attend local showcases and events  
• Strong understanding of professional audio, including signal flow, gain staging and audio processing.  
• Experience working in live audio and/or studio environment.  
• Working knowledge of Pro Tools, any experience with other DAWs a plus 

CCMG: Commercial Partnerships & Think (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Streaming & playlist reporting  
• Gathering information for Hit List  
• Playlist creation and updates  
• Streaming account marketing (Spotify Artist Pick, Pandora AMP)  
• Assist team with miscellaneous needs / asset gathering  
• Assist in developing and scheduling social media content across Instagram and TikTok  
• Organize creative assets for easy team assets  
• Research and compile data on audience growth, engagement and reach to identify what’s working  
• Manage fan accounts for key Re:Think artists   

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Music industry knowledge  
• Up to date on trends and Gen-Z market  
• Basic understanding of all streaming platforms  
• Working Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite  
• Social Media & Content Creation Skills   

MCA: Creative (Onsite: TN)

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Shooting, editing, designing, archiving assets digitally and physically. Research projects, making moodboards.
• Assisting Commissioners and Coordinators with organizational tasks associated to music video or photo shoot production
• Photo Retouching
• Editing Video Content
• Reformatting assets and assisting with video/photo deliveries
• Design Lay Out for Cover Art, Social Assets, etc.
• Archiving Hard Drives & Files
• Opportunities to be work on set

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Be creative. Collaborative, 
• Have Adobe Suite experience including PhotoShop and Premiere, Divinci and Lightroom
• Organizational skills and help assist creative team with archiving assets

CCMG: Creative Publishing & Worship Together (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Event and writing camp planning  

• Management of writers calendars  

• Song delivery and playlisting  

Graphic Design + Visual Content  

• Design digital assets for social media, web, and email (Instagram posts, reels covers, thumbnails, YouTube headers, etc.)  

• Assist in creating series or campaign visuals (conference branding, song promos, etc.)  

• Use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to design layouts, mockups, and marketing materials.  

• Support merchandise design and visual concepts for apparel, giveaways, and conference resources.  

   

Presentation & Deck Building  

• Build and format Keynote presentations for internal team use, artist meetings, conferences, and label updates.  

• Source and organize imagery, content flow, and visuals that align with Worship Together brand voice.  

• Collaborate on brainstorming and concepting decks for new projects, artist rollouts, or creative campaigns.  

Video & Motion Graphics Support  

• Assist with simple motion graphics or title treatments using After Effects or Canva motion tools 

• Support video shoot planning with mood boards, location research, and previsualization materials. 

• Help prepare assets and coordinate file organization for post-production editing.  

 Creative Development & Research  

• Participate in brainstorm sessions for new content formats (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok).  

• Research industry trends, creative campaigns from other worship and mainstream brands, and emerging design styles.  

• Help create mood boards and visual references for branding, events, or artist partnerships.  

   

Administrative & Asset Management  

• Help manage and organize creative project files in Google Drive, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other team platforms.  

• Tag and archive past shoots and design assets for easy team access.  

• Support in setting up file delivery to external collaborators, designers, or artists.  

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Adaptability in creative process: Comfortable adjusting concepts and direction based on feedback, understanding that creativity is an evolving journey. 

• Strong visual and written communication: Ability to express ideas clearly and creatively through visuals, copy, and presentations that resonate with our audience. 

MCA: Digital Marketing (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

We are the digital marketing team! We oversee all aspects of digital marketing for our artists (social media, influencers, data capture, digital advertising, brainstorming fun creative ideas, etc. etc.). 

• Help to edit video content for short-form platforms and posting on social pages 
• -Help with additional assets as requested 
• Daily internet sweep and compilation of what's going on in the digital space in a recap for the digital team
• Assist the entire digital team, including the SVP, Senior Director, and all digital leads on projects as needed
• Join brainstorms and be engaged, suggesting new ideas 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• -Working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, specifically Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects 
• Working ability in video editing via Adobe and CapCut
• Finger on the pulse of what country fans are doing online, how they are engaging with their favorite artists and with each other 
• Passion for digital marketing and wants to work in digital and country music 

CCMG: Marketing (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

At CCMG, our marketing team initiates and drives all artist release campaigns. Being the connector of all internal departments, marketing helps push initiatives forward through detailed digital, radio, commercial partnership, and other strategies in each campaign. 

• Events
• Local artist shows and coordinating details
• Communicate key insights to internal teams on campaigns
• Assist the VPs of marketing, and other marketing team members with weekly tasks

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Innovative ideas for digital marketing strategy 
• Strong attention to detail
• Teachable
• Relational
• Displays a high level of integrity, and discretion with sensitive information
• Professionalism in dealing with all colleagues and senior executives
• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptive

MCA: Media/Publicity (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The PR & Media team at MCA is responsible for building and managing the public profile of our artists and the label. We drive press strategy, secure media coverage, and craft compelling stories that highlight our roster and projects. Working closely with artists, managers and internal departments, the team ensures MCA's artists are well-represented across national, regional, and genre-specific media. 

• -track media coverage and compile press clippings
• organize and update press lists and media databases
• assist with drafting and distributing press materials and pitches
• support event preparation and media opportunities 
• conduct research on outlets, journalists and industry trends 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Familiarity with PR tools such as MuckRack, Cision, or similar media databases
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional copy
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to manage press lists, deadlines and fast-paced projects
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to both big and small tasks 

MCA: Promotion (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

Two radio teams working to elevate artists through country airplay. 

• Keeping up with the weekly
• Mediabase and Billboard charts
• Keeping stock of promotional inventory
• Creating/planning flyaway itineraries, and more!

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Creative knowledge to use Canva for day of designs 

CCMG: Creative Services (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The creative department serves the label, the roster and the related managers. We are responsible for the visual side of all releases, ranging from album artwork & official music videos to promotional social graphics.

Intern would support creative department. Pending experience, tasks will range from PA shoots, create social graphics, edit social cut downs, assist in creating POs for shoots, etc. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• "I'll figure it out" attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Tact & professionalism with colleagues, execs, artists, managers, etc

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$15-$20 per hour

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.