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Intern, A&R

TorontoOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 15 days ago

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Required skills

  • A&R
  • internship
  • music
  • entertainment
  • marketing
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Apple Music

Nice to have

  • artist development
  • music projects
  • DSP playlisting
  • tastemaker channels
  • analytical tools
  • A&R Dashboard

Role summary

Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is seeking an Intern for its A&R department in Toronto. This full-time, 4-month paid internship (January-April 2026) offers hands-on experience in artist discovery and development. Responsibilities include daily online research on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, participating in A&R meetings, maintaining tracking tools, and compiling marketing assets. The ideal candidate is a passionate music lover, social media savvy, knowledgeable about the Canadian music scene, and comfortable with DSPs and data analysis. This hybrid role requires at least four days per week in the office.

At Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., we fuel the creative journey. We have played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We have nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we are committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Work Location: Liberty Village, Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Full-time Internship, 4 Months from January to April 2026

Compensation: Paid Internship, $18.50/hour

Work Arrangement: At least four (4) days per week in office, 9AM to 5PM, up to 37.5 hours a week

The A&R department is responsible for seeking talented artists for our roster. We are looking for an exceptional intern to join the team on a short-term basis. As an A&R intern, you will have the opportunity to observe and assist in the day-to-day activities of the A&R team.

The Role

  • Perform in depth online research daily (TikTok, Instagram, notable DSP playlisting & charts, tastemaker channels & analytical tools) monitoring artists, sounds & trends and compile findings to send to entire A&R team on a weekly basis.
  • Participating in weekly A&R meetings, engaging in discussions about artist development and music projects, and documenting key decisions and actions.
  • Maintaining tracking tools that assist and streamline A&R research (i.e. A&R Dashboard, CoBrand, Chartmetric etc.)
  • Compiling assets and statistics for department marketing tools.
  • Updating A&R local show calendar.
  • Participating in weekly one-on-one meetings to learn about A&R concepts, approach, and discuss industry talking points.
  • Completing other duties as assigned.
  • Ideal Candidate

  • Completed or enrolled in a post-secondary or training program with a focus on music, entertainment or marketing.
  • Passionate music lover. Music is everything.
  • Social media savvy with a strong grasp of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for spotting trends and new artists.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian music landscape, including record labels and independent artists.
  • Comfortable using DSPs such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.
  • Detail-oriented researcher with strong data skills and a proactive mindset.
  • Connected and actively involved in the local music scene.
  • What We Give You

  • You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
  • A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
  • We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People Experience team. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

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