Start Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024

End Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Work Location: Fully Remote

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 960,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 19 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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Job Description

The ASCAP ASPIRE Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities with a unique opportunity to gain experience working in the music industry through a paid internship. Selected interns can expect ASCAP to:

Provide each program participant with the opportunity to work to deliver on ASCAP’s mission in a department at ASCAP.

Provide each program participant an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of how ASCAP is structured and how it operates as a mission-based organization.

ASCAP ASPIRE Interns will be assigned to one of the following departments:

Marketing & Communications/Events Production
Membership (Film & TV, R&S/Urban, Country, Pop/Rock, Symphonic/Concert and Latin)
Data Strategy
International Affairs
Finance
Licensing
Global Technology Solutions

Requirements:

An ASCAP ASPIRE intern is:

a student currently enrolled and in good standing at an HBCU – rising sophomores, juniors and seniors and all majors are welcome;
authorized to work in the United States;
able to work 35 hours per week; and
someone with a passion for music and supporting artists.

As an ASCAP ASPIRE intern, you will have an opportunity to:

Learn new skills in a unique organization;
Gain marketable career experience;
Work with an amazing team to help you grow your resume and skillset; and
Access ASCAP Employee Wellness Events, Online Learning tools, Virtual Awards Shows, and much more!

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

As a condition of employment, ASCAP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (which means having received two doses of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccine and, in addition, one booster). ASCAP will make reasonable accommodations for those who are unable to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, where required by federal, state and local law, and in accordance with ASCAP’s policies.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The anticipated hourly pay for this position is expected to be $17.00 unless the minimum wage rate is higher in the locality in which the intern will be working (in which case the higher applicable minimum wage rate will be paid).

This is a remote position.

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