Copyright Specialist Intern

About the Company

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company operating as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network. The company generates over 15 billion music streams each month on digital service platforms. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, Create Music Group leverages its owned IP with its media and technology platform to work with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients, and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z with more than 300 million followers across social media. The company is based in Hollywood, CA, and has 400 employees worldwide.

About the Role

Create Music Group is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Digital Rights Copyright Intern to join our team. This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with department leads to support digital rights operations within the YouTube CMS, resolve copyright conflicts and strikes, and determine rights for assets and clients. This is a part-time, hybrid internship designed for current students for the Summer/Fall 2026 term.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of Digital Rights Management (DRM) Copyright in resolving ownership conflicts between third parties, reaching out to various companies, and resolving held revenue on YouTube.
• Support the resolution of YouTube Channel Strikes on client channels, determine rights, and protect the company’s YouTube Network SRAV Tier.
• Assist in asserting ownership and resolving ownership conflicts within TikTok’s Media Match platform.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student receiving credit for this internship.
• Passionate about music and up to date with trends and new genres in the music industry.
• Familiar with content formats within YouTube.
• Creative thinker who is not afraid to problem-solve.
• Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively with peers.
• Detail-oriented and organized when handling multiple tasks and projects.
• Hungry to get their foot in the door of the music industry and learn a variety of skills within music distribution and the YouTube ecosystem.
• Must be interested in a serious career in music.

Schedule

• Hybrid role: Must be able to attend in person at the Los Angeles headquarters 1–2 times per week.
• Duration: 3–4 months.
• Hours: 10–23 hours per week.
• Start Date: Flexible, Summer/Fall 2026 term.

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories, evaluating candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job.