Careers

Primary Wave Entertainment is seeking college students to participate in our internship program in either the New York or Los Angeles office (currently remote). The Digital Intern will help produce and promote marketing content for Primary Wave clients, including but not limited to social media campaigns, content creation, industry research and outreach, and more. Interns will work directly with the digital marketing department to assist with conceptualizing and executing campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passionate about music and the marketing & promotion of it!
• Marketing, Music, Music Business, or Communications majors preferred
• Working knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Tik Tok, Bandsintown, Songkick, Snapchat, etc.
• Experience creating and/or scheduling posts (media and verbiage) for social media platforms
• Ability to perform and analyze research about clients/artists and their current events and career history, as well as trending topics in music and entertainment
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign or simple photo editing platforms such as Canva is a major plus!
• Experience in video editing and content creation is a major plus!
• Experience with HTML layout and/or email layout is a major plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and execution of social media and website posts and campaigns
• Brainstorm unique and engaging campaigns to promote artist releases, anniversaries, and overall awareness
• Assist with asset creation (simple video and photo editing)
• Track social platforms to research new trends and present creative ideas of artist engagement
• Collecting & analyzing data on social performance and DSP insights
• Track fan engagement on social platforms for client accounts

Deadline: August 17th 2026

Primary Wave is seeking to hire an intern in NYC to focus on Branding and Marketing.

Responsibilities:
To support our music publishing catalog business by identifying marketing opportunities that will result to increasing the net publishing shares for that catalog.  This is a huge priority when working at a music publishing company and the work could include the assistance in any one of the following areas listed below:
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials including pitch decks, artist one sheets, and sizzle reels
• Conduct brand/agency research in an effort to identify potential partnerships and appropriate contacts
• Performing an analysis of our artists to ascertain artist history and demographic data
• Contribute to team ideation sessions for potential new artists/catalogue initiatives
• Assist team in liaising with other departments including synch team, artist managers, and digital design
• Perform standard clerical tasks including scheduling, asset organization, and business-related errands.
• Assist in execution of event marketing activations (sponsorships) and company events

Requirements:
• Have experience in Photoshop/Illustrator/Creative suite software
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite
• Familiarity with Marketing, advertising, brand licensing, event activations and sponsorships

Secondary:
Event management may be a possible opportunity during your tenure as an intern.  While there are no guarantees, we may invite you to participate in on-site event activation for a brand or Primary Wave event where you’ll learn new skills on activation and planning.  This work may entail;
• Sourcing third party cost
• On site management include set up and tear down of materials
• Contributing on creative ideas for activation elements
• Building presentation materials and researching brands for possible sponsorship opportunities

Deadline: August 17, 2026

Looking for Intern to assist some of our Graphic Design in supporting their clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Assist with making social media assets, one sheets and other marketing assets.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Have experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud; Specifically, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
– Be able to help research for projects and have a basic understanding of Graphic Design, Typography, and other design element

Deadline: August17th, 2026

Primary Wave Music Publishing is a leading independent music publisher, offering a wide range of services to artists, songwriters, and content creators. We are dedicated to maximizing the value of music copyrights through innovative and creative strategies. Primary Wave Music Publishing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Copyright Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the music publishing industry, with a focus on copyright management and administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter and update copyright information in our database.
• Conduct research on song catalogs, songwriter credits, and copyright registrations.
• Assist in preparing and organizing copyright documents, including registration applications and agreements.
• Ensure all copyright records are accurate and comply with industry standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the copyright team.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including songwriters, artists, and external partners, to gather and verify information.
• Analyze copyright data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Music Business, Law, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Basic understanding of copyright law and the music publishing industry is a plus.
• Passion for music and interest in the business side of the industry.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Deadline: August 17th, 2026

Please see below for breakdown of requirements and responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
·         Track radio and DSP chart data (e.g. Spotify, Shazam…)
·         Participate in weekly A&R team meetings
·         Identify great songs, songwriters, producers and artists through listening and research
·         Brainstorm placement ideas for our catalogue of pitch songs
·         Analyze the writer/producer credits on Spotify’s New Music Friday each week

Requirements:
·         Must be LA-based
·         Must be available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
·         Must be able to receive college credit
·         Previous intern/work experience with record labels, management companies, and/or music publishers is preferred
·         Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and organized
·         Have a basic understanding of the landscape of songwriters, artists, managers, and A&R’s in the industry

Deadline: August 17th 2026

Music Publisher/Management company, Primary Wave Music, located in (LA OR NYC) is looking for an ambitious intern to assist in the sync licensing department. The main focus of our department is to generate opportunities in television, film, advertising, video games, and other new media for our roster of songwriters and talent management clients.

Duties include:
• Researching film & TV projects in trade magazines and on various web sites
• Managing database of film/TV projects in Google Sheets
• Analyzing songs/recordings, and creating musical/thematic descriptions for the purpose of audio meta-tagging in online music databases
• Intern will have the opportunity to assist with song selection/pitching for film & TV project music searches

Internship is unpaid, college credit required.

The ideal candidate should have a passionate love of music, a strong interest in the music business, a positive attitude, and should possess excellent attention to detail.

Deadline: August 17, 2026

Let’s be honest: “Income tracking and Royalties” can sound intimidating, evoking thoughts of complex accounting and legal jargon. But working in Income Tracking and Royalties at Primary Wave is not scary and doesn’t require you to be an accountant or attorney! Our team ensures artists estates and songwriters understand their payments and verifies the accuracy of those payments. Royalty Audit and Income Tracking offer a unique insight into the back-office workings of the music industry, covering everything from legal documents to royalty accounting.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Learn how Primary Wave’s iconic catalogs generate revenue
• Review recording and publishing contracts for key terms.
• Ensure that royalties paid match the language in the agreements.
• Analyze royalty data to answer questions.
• Gather supporting documentation for upcoming audits.
• Document best practices and procedures for the Income Tracking team and desktop audits.
• Execute ad hoc deal analysis projects.
• Work closely with your mentor on presenting findings.
• Collaborate with the Income Tracking team to monitor top-performing clients and support Redirection and Live Performance efforts.

Requirements:

• Passionate about the music industry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Excel and data skills is a plus.

Deadline: August 17th, 2026

Primary Wave Entertainment is seeking a motivated Operations Admin/Floater Intern to support our team with essential administrative and operational tasks. This internship is perfect for someone passionate about the music industry and looking to explore potential career paths while developing versatile skills. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and excited to engage with industry professionals, this role is for you!

Primary Wave is seeking to hire an intern in NYC to focus on Publicity.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the publicity department with gathering press materials, tour press, etc.
• Communicate and build relationships with current or prospective clients
• Support the team in college outreach
• Perform research activities

Requirements:

• Student should be interested in all aspects of public relations/publicity.
• Experience in tour press releases
• Skill in pitching, writing pitches a plus.
• Solid understanding of the different social networks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Deadline: August 17th, 2026