International Internship
About this role
Location: BMI New York
Duration: Summer 2026 / June 1 – July 30, 2026
Department: International
Work Environment: This position is a hybrid role with expectations for 3 days onsite and 1 day remote.
POSITION SUMMARY: The intern will assist the International department in identifying growth trends and researching possible new revenue sources. The intern will learn how BMI interacts with the global performing rights community and assist the department in identifying and securing revenue.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Independent online research
- Learn BMI systems that provide reporting data to and from societies and build reports
- Assist with data entry of distribution recap details
- Assist in the live concert claims process and learn the systems required to fulfill the task
- Daily reporting to the program supervisor
- Participate in the BMI Internship Program group project
- 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:
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research
- Detail oriented and organized
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Quick learner; self-starter
- Confidentiality – show understanding that sensitive information should not be discussed or shared outside of the department.
- Preferred areas of study or interests: History/Political Science/Economics; Foreign Language; International Studies; Business Administration; Communications; Data Analytics
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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