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FADER Label – Internship Program Summer 2026 (Marketing / Digital / A&R)

ROSTR, Inc., New York, NY, United States


PROGRAM OVERVIEW We're looking for motivated, culturally engaged interns to join our team in one of three tracks: Marketing, Digital, or A&R. This is a hands‑on, mentorship‑driven program designed to teach how an independent label builds campaigns, grows audiences, and discovers new artists.

What you’ll get

Weekly check‑ins + mentorship from label staff

Exposure to real release cycles (planning → launch → analysis)

A supervised capstone project (end‑of‑term presentation or deck)

Note: This internship is structured as an educational experience with close supervision and defined learning goals.

Tracks Marketing Intern (Track) You'll learn: how release campaigns are planned, packaged, and measured.

You'll do (with supervision):

Support campaign timelines, rollout planning, and asset organization

Research comps, fan/audience insights, and culture moments relevant to releases

Help assemble internal decks and post‑campaign recaps

Assist with coordination across creative, digital, and distribution

Ideal for: organized, creative candidates who love music storytelling.

Digital Intern (Track) You'll learn: how labels build attention and community on short‑form platforms.

You'll do (with supervision):

Support content calendars and posting workflows

Pitch short‑form concepts for TikTok/Reels/Shorts

Track performance metrics and summarize learnings

Research creators, trends, and partnership opportunities

Ideal for: people who live on the internet (in a good way) and can articulate why something is spreading.

A&R Intern (Track) You'll learn: modern artist discovery and early development signals.

You'll do (with supervision):

Scout emerging artists across platforms and local scenes

Contribute to a weekly “what we’re watching” report

Research collaborators (producers/songwriters) and scene ecosystems

Help keep internal tracking organized and current

Ideal for: talent‑spotters with strong taste and high curiosity.

Qualifications (all tracks)

Strong interest in music, culture, and emerging artists

Excellent organization + clear communication

Proactive, collaborative, and reliable

Familiarity with Spotify/Apple Music + TikTok/Instagram/YouTube tools

Bonus CapCut/Premiere/Final Cut, Canva/Adobe, writing, playlisting, DJing/producing, participation in music communities.

Eligibility Currently enrolled and able to receive academic credit through your institution.

Perks

Flexible schedule

Mentorship + exposure to label strategy across marketing/digital/A&R

Opportunities to attend shows/industry events when relevant/available

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