2025 Summer Internship Program
SoundExchange 2025 Summer Internship Program
We’re SoundExchange, and put quite simply, we’re on a mission to power the future of music. Why? Because we love music, and we value the people behind it.
SoundExchange was independently formed in 2003 to build a fairer, simpler, and more efficient music industry through technology, data, and advocacy. The only organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 700,000 creators and growing.
Through proprietary music tech solutions that turn data into accurate revenue, SoundExchange has paid more than $11 billion in distributions to date.
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.
Internship opportunities are potentially available within the following areas:
- Marketing and Industry Relations
- Communications (Public Relations & Social Media)
- Operations (Data and Royalty Processing)
- Customer Services and Account Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Legal (Licensing & Enforcement)
- International Operations
- Technology (ITOps, Cybersecurity, CloudOps, Engineering)
Program Highlights & Details:
- $17.50 per hour, interns will also receive a one‐time taxable stipend of $1,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation to Washington, DC
- 35‐40 hours per week
- Flexibility to work hybrid (two days 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 2, 2025 – Aug. 8, 2025
- Deadline: All applications must be received no later than November 1st, 2024
- Internship interviews: September 2024 ‐ November 2024
- Selection & Notification: December 2024
We’re looking for superstars that meet the following criteria:
- Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Excellence, Stewardship, Integrity, Advocacy, Forward Thinking, Teamwork)
- 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
- Strong interest in one of the internship areas (listed above)
- 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 transcript, cover letter and resumé.
DEI Statement
At SoundExchange, we empower creators and help share the future of music. One way we do this is by respecting our team members' diverse voices, varied perspectives, and distinct backgrounds. We are intentional in creating an inclusive culture where we recognize that equity is greater than equality and all employees have the opportunities and support needed to thrive. We strive to create teams that reflect the music community we serve – every individual’s unique attributes and abilities are valued and are part of how we innovate, create, and deliver experiences to the creators we champion.