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Title: Operations/Royalty Processing & Business Intelligence Summer Intern
Department: Operations
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid: in office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Position Summary

SoundExchange 2027 Summer Internship Program 

We’re SoundExchange, and we’re on a mission to efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry. Why? Because we love music and we value the people behind it.

If you’re as passionate about music and championing creators as we are, we want you to join the band! SoundExchange offers a robust 10‐week paid internship program each summer for talented, motivated students to work in our Washington, DC office. The program is designed to expand exposure to the music tech industry and provide relevant and practical work experience in an area of interest.  

As a SoundExchange intern, we’ll welcome you as an integral member of our dedicated and diverse team. You will have the unique opportunity to take on roles similar to those of a full‐time hire and dive into projects that contribute to the organization’s mission while growing your skills, forging new professional relationships, and enhancing your resume. 

Program Highlights & Details

  • $20.00 per hour
  • One‐time taxable stipend of $2,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation
  • 35‐40 hours per week
  • Flexibility to work hybrid (two days, Tues and Weds on‐site required)
  • Participate in a comprehensive educational series and engage with various SoundExchange leaders across the organization
  • Build your network with your fellow interns and SoundExchange staff

Internship Key Dates

  • Program dates: Approximately June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027
  • Deadline: All applications must be received no later than November 7th, 2026
  • Internship interviews: September 2026 ‐ November 2026
  • Selection & Notification: December 2026

What To Expect As an Operations/Royalty Processing & Business Intelligence Intern

  • Gain hands-on experience across the royalty lifecycle, from usage processing and rights management to royalty distribution and payment processing.
  • Assist with matching and linking usage data to ensure accurate royalty calculations and distributions.
  • Learn how repertoire and metadata are ingested, managed, and integrated across operational systems.
  • Support the processing of rights updates and licensee usage submissions while gaining exposure to royalty operations workflows.
  • Participate in distribution processing activities and help analyze operational challenges and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop recommendations that enhance metadata management, royalty processing, and overall operational efficiency.
  • All interns are required to give a presentation at the conclusion of their internship

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Driving Excellence, Integrity In All That We Do, Championing Creators, Respect Why We’re Here, Teamwork That Empowers)
  • Demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity in personal, academic, or professional experiences
  • Thrive in a fast‐paced environment
  • Resourceful, have great attention to detail, highly organized
  • Ability to collaborate well with others and tackle challenges enthusiastically
  • Sharp written and verbal communication skills
  • Be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of the internship program
  • Undergraduates preferred (heading into your junior or senior year is also preferred); graduate students may still apply
  • Be enrolled in a degree‐seeking program in an accredited college or university (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), or be a student at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, attach your cover letter, most recent transcript, and resumé.