Intern, Communications

Location: Santa Monica, CA

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

SPRING INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 11/20/2026

SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 1/11/2027 – 4/16/2027

• The Communications Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Are you interested in a career in communications within the music industry? Are you passionate about public relations, media relations, and events, and want to learn more about these areas?

The Recording Academy—the organization behind the Grammy awards—is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs for the music community. The Communications Department is seeking an intern to work in its fast-paced, dynamic department where multi-tasking is key, professionalism is enforced, and a desire to learn is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).

Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week).

Draft press materials while keeping to brand guidelines, perform copy editing services as necessary

Develop interesting story angles and fresh content ideas

Pitch genre-specific media, and supply writers with needed assets

Work events on-site, including press conferences, red carpet events, and media rooms

Coordinate event production paperwork and project trackers

Conduct market research

Generate media lists tailored to specific projects

Track press coverage and create media reports

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in undergraduate program pursuing degree with major in Communications, Journalism, and/or Public Relations

Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the recording academy internship.

Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.

Be a junior, senior or graduate student.

Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail

Ability to work as a member of a team

Proficiency in multiple computer applications including Microsoft Office programs

Honesty, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain confidential material and maintain professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the Grammy Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the Grammy Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin Grammy Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.

LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

The Grammy Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits histo