The Recording Academy

Intern, National Member Engagement

The Recording Academy  •  United States (Remote)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

FALL INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 7/31/2026

FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/8/2026 – 12/11/2026

*The National Member EngagementInternposition pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Recording AcademyNational Member Engagement teamis seeking a student for a fall2026internship with our team.

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, The Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, werepresentthe most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record labelexecutivesand many others.

Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (juniors or seniors) to gain on-site training in office administration, eventsmanagementand artist relations, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-workingandhave aspirationsofa career in the music industry.

Students willbe requiredto provide a letter from schoolstatingthat they will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship to be eligible for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeksor equivalent).

  • Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week).

  • Internwill work withNationalMember Engagement team during regular business hoursas well as some evenings

  • Internship will provide in-depth exposure to Recording Academy Initiatives and music business practices.

  • Internshipwill be heavily focused on administrative support for the Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest and related activations

  • Additionalprojects may includeassistancewith event management for the ELI GRAMMY Week Luncheon, educational programs, newsletters, marketing support, advocacy efforts, membership recruitment, database management, demographics analysis, and administrative office support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Currentlyenrolled in a college/university. One year of courseworktowardsdegreeinrelatedfield is preferred.

  • Letter from schoolstatingthat intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship.

  • Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.

  • Possess strong verbal,writtenand analytical skills.

  • Exhibit proficient computer and technology skills. Knowledge ofAirtable, Outlook, event managementplatformsand/orCanvaa plus.

  • Be a junior, senior working towards a bachelor's degree, or enrolled in graduate or law school.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academyrepresentsthe voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organizationcomprisedof Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters,producersand other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and culturalconditionfor Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organizationestablishedby the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares wasestablishedby the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offersconfidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy toprovide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, includingselection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

The Recording Academy

About The Recording Academy

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Year Founded
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