About the role#
SoundOn is the music distribution and creator growth platform for TikTok. As a Music Partnerships Intern, you will support the North America team in managing artist and label relationships. You will learn the business from the inside and use AI to improve operational workflows. This role focuses on efficiency and creating commercial value.
What you'll do#
- Support daily relationships with artists and labels.
- Identify high-potential artists and catalogs to bring onto SoundOn.
- Assist with deal valuations and preparation of deal materials.
- Maintain accurate partner catalogs, including track information, credits, rights, and splits.
- Resolve catalog issues to protect distribution and revenue.
- Track performance metrics and create business visualizations for internal decisions.
- Learn existing workflows and build AI automations to improve efficiency.
- Verify the accuracy of AI-generated analysis before it is used for business decisions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a product operations related discipline.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Familiarity with AI beyond basic LLM usage, including experience building agents or automated workflows that solved real problems.
- Ability to rethink problems from first principles.
- Genuine interest in the music industry with a basic understanding of streaming, distribution, or rights.
- Preferred: Currently pursuing a master's degree in a product operations related discipline.
- Preferred: Experience in media, entertainment, gaming, publishing, or the creator economy.
- Preferred: Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
- Preferred: A portfolio, GitHub, or demo of AI projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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