URBAN BEAT WAVE
Label & Business Operations Intern
Internship (Paid)
Remote • United States
Category: Artist/Label Services
You'll work inside UBW's label and business operations - processing releases, supporting deal flow, and keeping the administrative infrastructure that runs the company functional.
The work spans music industry workflows and active exposure to government contracting processes. If you want to understand how an independent music and entertainment company with institutional reach actually operates day to day, this is that role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor live releases across DSPs and confirm accurate delivery on release days
Manage artist and partner communications / submission status, release timelines, and follow ups
Deal flow pipeline management: tracking contacts, outreach status, and next steps
Partnership and business development research across entertainment and institutional sectors
Internal documentation: SOPs, process maps, deal summaries, and meeting recaps
Vendor and contractor coordination across active projects
Consulting style deliverables: structured reports, memos, and briefing documents
Government contracting process documentation, compliance support, and administrative coordination on active contracts
Research and tracking of government contracting opportunities relevant to UBW's scope
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Execution oriented: You finish things without being reminded
Can switch contexts between creative industry work and formal government contracting documentation
Understands that infrastructure is the actual product in an operations role
Professional in handling sensitive contract and company information
Genuine interest in how entertainment, finance, and institutional sectors intersect
Deep passion for the history and culture of the music and entertainment business.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, and Airtable is appreciated, training provided where needed
CAREER PATHS THIS BUILDS TOWARD
Label operations, music distribution, business development, entertainment consulting, operations management, strategic partnerships, executive operations, government contracting, artist management.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hourly pay
Academic credit support (UBW will complete all required employer verification paperwork)
One industry credential of your choice upon successful completion: paid by UBW (Microsoft Office Specialist, Google Career Certificate, Google Workspace Certification, or Salesforce Associate)
Formal offer letter and onboarding
UBW work credential
Industry and institutional network access
Studio and event access where applicable to active projects
HOW TO APPLY
Send your name, the role you're interested in, and 2-3 sentences on why to admin@ubwholdings.com
No resume required to start the conversation but come with something to say. All applicants go through a brief screening call before an offer is extended.
Remote applicants welcome. UBW does not charge fees of any kind. All interns receive a formal offer letter.