Sales Research Business Development Intern

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z,  which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 350 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is seeking a driven and analytical Research & Sales Intern to support our Business Development efforts, reporting directly to the Director of Business Development.

This role is focused on deal sourcing and outbound outreach, helping identify, research, and connect with potential partners for distribution agreements, catalog acquisitions, and strategic opportunities. The intern will assist with prospecting, outreach campaigns, lead qualification, and maintaining internal deal pipelines.

This is a unpaid, part-time internship designed for current students for the Spring 2026 term. Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. and available for 10–20 hours per week over a 3-4 month period.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential distribution clients, catalog acquisition targets, and strategic partners  
• Assist with outbound sales and business development outreach, including drafting and sending introductory emails  
• Build and maintain lead lists and deal pipelines for distribution and acquisition opportunities  
• Track outreach activity, responses, and follow-ups in internal trackers  
• Support the Director of Business Development with market research and opportunity analysis  
• Help prepare initial deal summaries and background profiles for prospective partners  
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on priority targets and outreach strategy

Qualifications 

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student receiving credit  
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.  
• Strong interest in music business, sales, and deal-making  
• Strong written communication skills  
• Comfortable conducting research and working with data  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented  
• Comfortable with Google Sheets / Excel  
• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information

Program Details

• Start Date: Flexible
• Hybrid role: Remote
• Length: 3-4 months
• Schedule: 10–20 hours per week (flexible to accommodate academic commitments)

Fair Chance Policy

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