A&R Intern

Vibration Music Group is the music publishing arm of Cineternity: The Creative Arboretum, uniting artists across music, film, television, and marketing. We work closely with our sister companies to develop artist-forward, sync-ready music that lives across multiple creative mediums.

We are seeking an A&R Intern who is eager to develop their ear, taste, and understanding of music publishing within a real-world, boutique ecosystem.

This internship is designed for students who want hands-on exposure to artist discovery, music evaluation, and publishing support, without the hierarchy or gatekeeping of major-label environments.

Internship Overview

During this internship, you will work closely with the Vibration Music Group team to support artist discovery, music analysis, catalog organization, and release preparation. You will gain exposure to how music is evaluated not only for artistic merit, but also for publishing, sync, and cross-media potential.

You will leave this internship with a stronger understanding of how A&R functions within a publishing-focused environment, how artists are assessed holistically, and how music lives within a broader creative ecosystem.

Responsibilities

1. Artist & Music Discovery

Research emerging artists, producers, and composers across platforms (Spotify, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)

Track and organize submissions, demos, and inbound music

Create artist one-pagers including links, bios, genre notes, and positioning

Identify trends, sounds, and stylistic lanes relevant to VMG’s catalog

2. Music Evaluation & Analysis

Listen to music across genres and provide written notes on:

Strengths and areas for growth

Artistic identity and consistency

Platform presence and branding

Assist in preparing listening session notes and internal summaries

Learn how music is evaluated for publishing and sync potential

3. Publishing & Release Support

Assist with catalog organization and metadata preparation

Support release prep by organizing assets and documentation

Help coordinate creative assets across music and film projects

Learn the fundamentals of how music publishing operates behind the scenes

The Takeaway — What You Will Learn

By the end of the internship, you will have hands-on experience with:

How A&R discovery and evaluation works within a publishing company

How artists are assessed creatively, strategically, and commercially

The basics of music publishing operations and catalog management

How music integrates with film, television, and other creative mediums

Research, documentation, and creative development workflows

Qualifications

Currently enrolled student eligible for academic credit

Interest in music discovery, A&R, publishing, or artist development

Strong listening skills and ability to articulate creative opinions in writing

Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks

Familiarity with Google Workspace

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about discovering new music and emerging artists

Interested in the intersection of music, film, and storytelling

Comfortable forming and expressing creative opinions

Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn how the industry actually works

Familiarity with creative tools, playlists, or music platforms is a plus

Structure

Weekly check-in calls (with option for in-person meetings in LA)

2–4 structured tasks per week

Clear expectations, learning goals, and feedback loop

Designed to support academic credit requirements

Application

Please include:

Resume

Cover letter (brief paragraph on why you are interested in Vibration Music Group and music A&R/publishing)

Any relevant playlists, writing samples, or creative work (optional but encouraged)

Thank you! We’re excited to meet interns who care deeply about music and creative growth.