The A&R department is responsible for seeking talented artists for our roster. We are looking for an exceptional intern to join the team on a short-term basis. As an A&R intern, you will have the opportunity to observe and assist in the day-to-day activities of the A&R team.

The Role

• Perform in depth online research daily (TikTok, Instagram, notable DSP playlisting & charts, tastemaker channels & analytical tools) monitoring artists, sounds & trends and compile findings to send to entire A&R team on a weekly basis.
• Participating in weekly A&R meetings, engaging in discussions about artist development and music projects, and documenting key decisions and actions.
• Maintaining tracking tools that assist and streamline A&R research (i.e. A&R Dashboard, CoBrand, Chartmetric etc.)
• Compiling assets and statistics for department marketing tools.
• Updating A&R local show calendar.
• Participating in weekly one-on-one meetings to learn about A&R concepts, approach, and discuss industry talking points.
• Completing other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate

• Completed or enrolled in a post-secondary or training program with a focus on music, entertainment or marketing.
• Passionate music lover. Music is everything.
• Social media savvy with a strong grasp of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for spotting trends and new artists.
• Knowledge of the Canadian music landscape, including record labels and independent artists.
• Comfortable using DSPs such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.
• Detail-oriented researcher with strong data skills and a proactive mindset.
• Connected and actively involved in the local music scene.
What We Give You

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.