Catalog Acquisition Intern

About the Role: Catalog Acquisition Intern

We’re seeking a sharp, curious, and ambitious individual eager to enter the business side of the music industry. As a Catalog Acquisition Intern, your primary objective is straightforward yet engaging: identify valuable music catalogs suitable for acquisition. This can encompass a diverse range of assets, including independent artists with consistent streaming revenue, producers holding publishing catalogs, small record labels, musical estates, or even more extensive portfolios. Regardless of size, if a catalog is interesting and valuable, we want to explore it.

This internship offers a genuine opportunity for impact. If you successfully source a catalog that culminates in a closed deal, you will earn a commission. You will be actively involved in the entire process, from initial discovery through to serious discussions and deal progression.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Researching and identifying artists, songwriters, producers, and rights holders who may be interested in selling their music catalogs.
• Initiating outreach and establishing initial conversations with potential sellers.
• Developing and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities.
• Performing fundamental due diligence, including analyzing streaming numbers, reviewing royalty history, and understanding publishing splits.
• Presenting strong leads to the core acquisitions team and remaining engaged as deals advance towards completion.

This is a highly active, hands-on internship; you will be proactively hunting for opportunities rather than passively observing.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine and deep interest in the inner workings of the music business.
• Comfortable with proactive outreach and initiating new conversations.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Possess strong research instincts and analytical skills.
• Resilient and not deterred by potential rejections.

Key Skills/Competency

• Music Business Knowledge
• Market Research
• Lead Generation
• Negotiation Basics
• Due Diligence
• Communication Skills
• Proactive Outreach
• Networking
• Sales Acumen
• Self-Motivation