WHAT IS THE RECORDED MUSIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?
The Recorded Music Internship Program runs each semester (fall, spring and both summer sessions). The goal of the program is to offer Recorded Music majors the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge and skills in a professional setting under the close supervision of industry professionals.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP AND A NON-ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP?
The main difference between an academic and a non-academic internship is that an academic internship bears specific academic requirements and requires enrollment in a semester-long course Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur (H85.1037), and completion of the academic work assigned by the Recorded Music Internship Advisor.WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECORDED MUSIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?
During the fall and spring semesters, Recorded Music majors who have completed 32 credit hours towards their degree and have junior or senior standing are eligible to participate in the Internship Program.During both summer sessions, all Recorded Music students can participate in the Internship Program.
WHAT KIND OF INTERNSHIP QUALIFIES AS AN ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP?
All academic internships must have a substantive learning component and be relevant to your career interest and goals. Most academic internships are unpaid positions, however, some organizations offer stipends, meals and other job-related perks.WHAT KINDS OF INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?
Internships are available in all areas of the music industry. Some of the organizations where Recorded Music students have interned are listed below:- Columbia Records: Major record label, division of Sony Music Entertainment - A&R, Marketing, Promotions, Publicity
- Island Def Jam: Record label group, division of Universal Music Group - Marketing, A&R
- Matador Records: Independent record label - Film and TV Licensing
- Beggars Group USA: Umbrella group comprised of four independent label groups, 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings - Marketing, A&R
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio: Satellite radio service - Broadcast Engineering
- Zomba Label Group: Record label group, division of Sony Music Entertainment - Pop Promotions
- WNYC (Soundcheck): Hour long weekday afternoon talk radio program about music and the arts - Production Engineering
- Rush Philanthropic: 501(c)3 organization spearheaded by Def Jam pioneer, Russell Simmons - Grants, Exhibitions, Mentoring
- Atlantic Records: Record label group, division of Warner Music Group - A&R
- Universal Music Publishing: Major music publisher - Creative
- Spirit Music Group: Independent music publisher - Licensing
- Avatar Recording Studios: NY based premier recording studio - Assistant to Engineer
- Germano Studios: State of the art recording and mixing studio - Assistant to Engineer
- Wind Up Records: Independently owned record label - A&R
- Koch Records: Flagship record label distributed by independent, Koch Entertainment
- Renegade Nation: Multimedia company founded by Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Sopranos fame that includes broadcast and satellite radio programming, live event production, television and film content, music consulting, on-line programming, merchandising, and record distribution for rock and roll music
- Downtown Records: Distributed by Universal Music's Fontana and joint venture with Atlantic Records
WHEN SHOULD I START LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
You should start researching companies in the middle of the semester prior to when you plan to intern.HOW DO I BEGIN TO LOOK FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
While many internship positions originate from employers, we encourage you to investigate opportunities on your own that are tailored to your particular career interests. If you are not set on where you would like to intern, you should download the Internship Search Form (see Downloads section at the top of this page) and turn it in to the Internship Advisor as soon as you can.There is no specific deadline for submitting the Internship Search Form; however, you may want to consider the application deadlines in your area of interest (see "When should I apply for an Internship?" below) so that you have enough time to prepare the materials (i.e., resume, cover letter) that you will need when contacting employers. You should also consider attending Tisch’s Internship Fair that takes place each fall, and the Career Fair that takes place each spring.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
If you are responding to an internship posting, most employers require you to submit a resume and cover letter by email. Make sure you proofread before sending! You do not want to have any typos. Other companies may require an in-person interview.If you need assistance with your resume and cover letter, please contact the Internship Advisor to make an appointment. This is highly recommended if this is the first time you are putting together a resume, or applying for a job. You may also want to set up a resume consultation with the Tisch Office of Career Development by calling 212.998.1916.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
Internship opportunities are posted year-round, however the application process generally adheres to the following timeline:- Fall Internships: Companies start accepting resumes in late spring and early summer
- Spring Internships: Companies start accepting resumes in late fall
- Summer internships: Companies start accepting resumes in early spring
HOW DO I ENROLL IN INTERNSHIP/CAREER SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC ENTREPRENEUR?
Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur (H85.1037) is offered every semester. To enroll, you must:- Get your internship proposal approved: Prior to registration each semester, you should complete an Internship Proposal Form (see Downloads section at the top of this page) and return it to the Internship Advisor in Room 515.
- Get an access code to register: Upon approval, you will be given an access code that will allow you to register for the class on Albert.
WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES FOR REGISTERING FOR INTERNSHIP/CAREER SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC ENTREPRENEUR?
For the fall and spring semesters:- You should obtain permission and register for the class during the advisement period prior to the semester you wish to intern during.
- Once the semester has started, you can register late for Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur through the end of the third week of classes.
- After the third week of classes, you can enroll in Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur only with Instructor & Department approval.
- You may register for Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur through the end of the first week of classes.
HOW MANY CREDITS CAN I REGISTER FOR?
The number of credits you can register for depends on the cumulative number of hours you work over the course of the semester. All academic internships are based on a 14-week academic semester.Fall, spring, and summer semesters:
# Credits Hrs/week Total hrs/semester
1 6 hrs 75 hrs
2 10 hrs 140 hrs
3 12 hrs 168 hrs
4 15-20 hrs 180-210 hrs
WHAT PAPERWORK DO I NEED TO COMPLETE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT?
In addition to the academic component, you will need to complete and turn in the Internship Agreement Packet before you start your internship. The Internship Agreement Packet can be obtained from the Internship Advisor and can also be accessed by students who are registered for Internship/Career Skills for the Music Entrepreneur, on Blackboard.In addition, you will be required to complete and submit a time sheet indicating the total number of hours you have worked over the course of the semester. The time sheet must be signed by the Internship Supervisor at your internship.
