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Artist and Repertoire Intern at Universal Music

Description: A&R Intern

Location: Sydney

Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid

Start date: TBC with successful applicant

This is a truly rare opportunity for a passionate school graduate/University student in Sydney to gain hands-on experience with Universal Music's A&R department. This internship is 3-4 days per week over one month.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Enthusiasm, energy and a strong passion for music.

This is an amazing opportunity, reporting directly to an A&R Manager and Creative Manager - A&R.

Experiences offered in this internship may include, amongst others depending on artist scheduling:
- Visit a studio - join an A&R team member at an artist recording session at a Sydney studio.
- Visit a set - Go to a photo/video shoot with an A&R Manager.
- Meet the band - have photos and interview time with the band/artist.
- Lunch with a photographer/video director - meet, interview and discuss the career of a renowned photographer or video director.
- Learn about the process of signing a band, recording a demo, selecting track-listings, selecting a producer and budgeting from an A&R Manager.
- Learn about the creative process including artwork for a band, pitching jobs to the designers and the process of a photo/video shoot from an Creative Manager.
- Learn about the job of artist scouts. Working for a label - the expectations and the reality. Gain tips on scouting bands.

Universal Music is a global leader in the music business with an enviable roster including: The Killers, Kanye West, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Lady GaGa, The Presets, Sam Sparro, U2, The Pussycat Dolls, and Snow Patrol.