Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program Capitol Christian Music Group (Onsite TN)
Nashville, TN - USA
Job Summary
We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Program Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States pursuing an undergraduate graduate and/or law degree
- Graduating betweenSpring 2026- Fall 2028
- Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city(We do not offer housingor transportationaccommodations)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B OPT etc.)
- Commit to 20 -40 hoursper week(based on individual business area)
Note:Therearemultiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will bereviewedearly Spring 2026
2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8- August 142026
CCMG: Publishing Administration(Onsite:TN)
HowYoullCREATE:
The Publishing Administration team supports clients by registering songs to CCMG databases and royalty sources processing new works researching claims resolving conflicts and tracking cut songs. Once songs are registered the team is also responsible for licensing and pitching CCMG songs to music supervisors and licensees. As songs exist in the marketplace it is our responsibility to analyze royalties earned to ensure writers and artists are correctly paid for what they have earned. We also work closely with other teams at CCMG including Publishing Creative A&R Finance Business Affairs and Royalties.
- Day-to-day operations
- Catalog audits
- Tracking metadata for new releases
- General data entry
- Assistthe team and learn about contracts royalty sources sync licensing copyright catalog management etc.
- The intern will be expected to work on individual projects as well as team-based ones depending on client needs.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel a plus
- Publishing/Copyright experience a plus
- Interest in a data-oriented role
CCMG: Royalties(Onsite:TN)
HowYoullCREATE:
The royalty accounting team exists to ensuretimelyandaccuratepayments to our partners. The day-to-day functions involve aggregating andvalidatinghigh-volume sales and usage data followed by applying contractual terms within specialized systems to accurately calculate royalty expenses.
- Data Entry and Cleanup: Review and match songs in our royalty system to process incoming money.
- Royalty Statement Preparation: Pull and reconcile royalty statement detail. Upload royalty statements to the portal. Mailing royalty portal information.
- Inquiry Support:Assistwith researching and answering royalty help line questions.
- Metadata Audits: Review and correct songMetadataforaccurateroyalty splits.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Fundamental mathematicalproficiency
- Analytical andproblem-solvingskills
CCMG: Creative Publishing & Worship Together(Onsite: TN)
HowYoullCREATE:
- Event and writing camp planning
- Management ofwriterscalendars
- Song delivery and playlisting
Graphic Design Visual Content
- Design digital assets for social media web and email (Instagram postsreelscovers thumbnails YouTube headers etc.)
- Assistin creating series or campaign visuals (conference branding song promos etc.)
- Use Photoshop Illustrator and Canva to design layouts mockups and marketing materials.
- Support merchandise design and visual concepts for apparel giveaways and conference resources.
Presentation & Deck Building
- Build and format Keynote presentations for internal team use artist meetings conferences and label updates.
- Source and organize imagery content flow and visuals that align withWorshipTogether brand voice.
- Collaborate on brainstorming and concepting decks for new projects artist rollouts or creative campaigns.
Video & Motion Graphics Support
- Assistwith simple motion graphics or title treatments using After Effects or Canva motion tools
- Support video shoot planning with mood boards location research and previsualization materials.
- Help prepare assets and coordinate file organization for post-production editing.
Creative Development & Research
- Participate in brainstorm sessions fornew contentformats (YouTube Instagram TikTok).
- Research industry trends creative campaigns from other worship and mainstream brands and emerging design styles.
- Help create mood boards and visual references for branding events or artist partnerships.
Administrative& Asset Management
- Help manage and organize creative project files in Google Drive Adobe Creative Cloud or other team platforms.
- Tag and archive past shoots and design assets for easy team access.
- Support in setting up file delivery to external collaborators designers or artists.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Adaptability increativeprocess: Comfortable adjusting concepts and direction based on feedback understanding that creativity is an evolving journey.
- Strongvisual andwrittencommunication: Ability to express ideas clearly and creatively through visuals copy and presentations that resonate with our audience.
CCMG: Creative Services (Onsite: TN)
HowYoullCREATE:
The creative department serves the label the roster and the related managers. We are responsible for the visual side of all releases ranging from album artwork & official music videos to promotional social graphics.
Intern would support creative department. Pending experience tasks will range from PA shoots create social graphics edit social cut downs assist in creating POs for shoots etc.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Ill figure it out attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Tact & professionalism with colleagues execs artists managers etc.
CCMG: Digital Marketing(Onsite: TN)
HowYoullCREATE:
Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music distribution and music publishing. Employing over 150 people Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our staff our artists and songwriters one another our customers and community service.
This role is tasked with providing day-to-day support to the wider digital marketing department in all efforts to support label artists music releases and creator/influencer campaigns. This role will work closely with the members of the digital marketing team within the Capitol CMG label group daily.
This role maximizes digital marketing efforts across social media metadata websites and more to drive digital engagement growth and sales for Capitol CMG artist and label brands while also building fan communities and curating meaningful long-term artist to fan relationships and connections.
- Provide on-going support to digital marketing department
- Keep up to date on all upcoming releases campaigns and content
- Coordinate posting for all label social media channels and interact daily on socials to drive increased fan engagement activity and follower growth
- Coordinate curation of weekly label newsletter sends including all artist music and video releases
- Support social management and content creation of artist fan accounts
- Create YouTube Descriptions weekly for all artist releases
- Manage YouTube Shorts post syndication for label artists with supervisor approval
- Update label YouTube Channel playlists prioritizing new releases
- Manage LinkFire updates and optimizations for label socials and artist release weekly
- Track artist fan account social growth weekly
- Track artist social growth for label roster and label accounts monthly
- Research identify and report viral social and digital trends to equip label and artist teams with
- content ideas that drive engagement brand awareness fan acquisition and music consumption
- Perform additional duties as assigned to provide on-going support to digital marketing department
- in developing and executing global artist campaigns
Ideal candidates will have:
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Independent critical thinker flexible and proactive
- Experience with social media management and short form content creation
- Proficient with Social Media platforms (i.e. TikTok Instagram Facebook YouTube Snapchat X etc.) Microsoft Suite Excel Outlook
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop Premiere Illustrator) and iMovie a plus
Bring Your VIBE(ALL ROLES):
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and efficiency
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced high-pressure environments
- High levelof integrity
- Discretion in handling confidential information
- Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
- A can-do attitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (WordExcel PowerPoint)
- Self-starter
- Excellent communication skills
- Eager to learn
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama Arizona Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Utah.
Please note UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify for example candidates on STEM-OPT.
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Job Category:
InternshipsSalary Range:
$15-$20 per hourThe actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.