Sony Music - Summer 2026 Essential Music Publishing Internship

PROGRAM DATES: The Summer semester will begin on Tuesday, May 26^th and end on Thursday, August 13^th. Interns are expected to start on this date as orientation is mandatory.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Applications will close on Saturday, January 31^st at 6pm ET.

Please note that this internship application is for an on-site internship program – selected candidates will be expected to work on-site at our Franklin, TN office location.

Publishing Intern – Essential Music Publishing

Essential Music Publishing is where faith, innovation, and creativity meet, serving a roster of talented songwriters who shape the sound of worship music. As a Publishing Intern, you’ll gain experience in social media management, event coordination, song marketing, and brand development. This role is perfect for an independent thinker with a passion for organization and detail, offering insight into the inner workings of music publishing and how it supports artists and songwriters.

For more information on Essential Worship Publishing, please visit the following site: https://essentialmusicpublishing.com/

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Please review the following information. Proof of eligibility and acceptance of these terms will be required during the application process and during the mandatory background check process.  

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

In order to participate in our paid internship program, you must:

• Be enrolled in a matriculated program, in pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution and provide Official Transcript documentation of your degree progress.
• Be at least in sophomore class standing or above.
• Flexibility to work on-site in the Franklin, TN area.  Our program thrives in a collaborative, in-office environment where creativity and teamwork are essential. Applicants must plan to be in a commutable distance to the location they are applying to over the duration of the program. Please note relocation assistance will not be provided, and applicants must independently make arrangements if needed.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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