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 350 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is currently looking for a Distribution Intern to join our Distribution Department. The Distribution intern will get an overview of how artists and labels release music to consumers in the world of independent music. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience using CMG systems while developing comprehensive knowledge and strategies for distributing music and video for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting our distribution team with daily operations, including:
• • Metadata entry
  • Quality assurance
  • Queueing music releases
  • Inquiries and digital release support
  • Retrieving artist assets and metadata
  • Updating spreadsheets and other administrative work
  • Ongoing research as it relates to the client catalog 
  • Data entry
  • Conducting basic level research
  • Organizing large amounts of data efficiently

Qualifications 

• A student enrolled in post-secondary program with interest or experience in record label and/or distribution operations
• Familiar with streaming/download platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, etc)
• Ability to organize large amounts of data efficiently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage time effectively
• Previous music industry coursework/training preferred
• Familiar with many genres of music, including Hip Hop, Pop, Global, and various subgenres of dance/electronic preferred

Pay Scale

• Start Date: Flexible based on academic calendar 
• Length: 3–4 months
• Schedule: 20-25 hours per week
• Compensation: Unpaid, for academic or program credit only
• Reporting To: Director, Distribution