Music Rights Management Intern

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide. 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.