Role: Artist Development Intern 

Rate: $18-$20/hr 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1 PM - 6 PM (ish) 

This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt paid internship opportunity and will run approximately 3-4 months from start. Some flexibility on schedule available

Location: 5735 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90038

About 88Rising

88rising is a global music and media company dedicated to elevating Asian artists and culture to the world stage. Since its founding, 88rising has built a reputation for breaking boundary-pushing talent, shaping cultural moments, and connecting East and West through music, storytelling, and live experiences.

With a roster of internationally recognized artists and a growing global footprint, we operate at the intersection of music, culture, and innovation, developing impactful campaigns that resonate far beyond traditional genre or geographic lines.

At 88rising, we move quickly, think creatively, and champion bold ideas. Our team is passionate about artist development and committed to building the next generation of global talent.

88rising Artist Development Intern Overview:
The Artist Development Intern will assist the A&R, Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Artist Management teams, gaining a broad understanding of how the music industry operates from an Indie Label. This role offers hands-on experience in artist development, album production, distribution to global markets, and music publishing, providing insight into both creative and business sides of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

A&R Support

• Catalogue our internal database of music
• Conduct research on upcoming artists, songwriters, and producers, local shows, and college-level talent
• General Studio & Administrative Support such as : Daily music studio maintenance and organization, front desk check in of meetings and sessions

Marketing & Digital Marketing Support

• Research weekly top digital marketing trends in music and social media
• Assist in planning and executing digital campaigns for artists
• Help monitor online engagement metrics and reporting
• Support the creation of marketing materials and content calendars

Artist Management Support

• Assist day-to-day managers with administrative tasks
• Schedule meetings, calls, and studio sessions
• Support on the ground with artist tour and promotional logistics when applicable

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain exposure to all aspects of artist development and the music business
• Understand the full lifecycle of an album from creation to global distribution
• Develop skills in music research, trend analysis, marketing, and creative relations
• Experience the operational side of publishing and day-to-day artist management