Creative Internship NY
About this role
Location: BMI New York
Duration: Summer 2026 / June 1 – July 30, 2026
Department: Creative
Work Environment: This position is a hybrid role with expectations for 3 days onsite and 1 day remote.
POSITION SUMMARY: The intern will learn the ins and outs of performing rights and support the Creative team in NYC by assisting with A&R research, helping BMI song writers and publishers with questions regarding their accounts, and working as a team to create, plan and implement various workshops, panels and showcases. The intern will also be tasked with staying on top of trends impacting the music industry and listening to plenty of music!
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Assist with different types of research, including but not limited to: Spotify, Billboard, Tik Tok & SHAZAM chart research, music blogs and searching for new potential writers.
- Assist with the creation, planning and implementation of various workshops, panels, showcases and other Creative events that are put on throughout the year.
- Assist with #1 parties that occur during the internship
- Assist with digital marketing research across various social platforms
- Assist BMI songwriters & publishers regarding their accounts
- Organize product storage for events
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Support our BMI Core Values and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student. Must return to school in the Fall of 2026. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of music & trends
- Ability to work independently, follow up on tasks, and be productive
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Detail oriented, organized and punctual.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask & prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
- Preferred areas of study or interests: Open to all areas of study with an appreciation for and interest in music business and event coordination.
Why Join Us?
BMI is the nation’s largest performing rights organization, representing more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and a repertoire of over 25 million musical works.
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year.
Company at a glance
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on X and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music. #MusicMovesBMI
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