Operations Intern - Royalty Processing & Business Intelligence

<hr> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Title: </strong>Operations/Royalty Processing & Business Intelligence Summer Intern<strong><br>Department: </strong>Operations<strong><br>Job Location: </strong>Washington, DC (Hybrid: in office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)<strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>SoundExchange 2027 Summer Internship Program </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re SoundExchange, and we’re on a mission to efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry. Why? Because we love music and we value the people behind it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you’re as passionate about music and championing creators as we are, we want you to join the band! SoundExchange offers a robust 10‐week paid internship program each summer for talented, motivated students to work in our Washington, DC office. The program is designed to expand exposure to the music tech industry and provide relevant and practical work experience in an area of interest. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a SoundExchange intern, we’ll welcome you as an integral member of our dedicated and diverse team. You will have the unique opportunity to take on roles similar to those of a full‐time hire and dive into projects that contribute to the organization’s mission while growing your skills, forging new professional relationships, and enhancing your resume. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Program Highlights & Details</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">$20.00 per hour</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">One‐time taxable stipend of $2,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">35‐40 hours per week</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexibility to work hybrid (two days, Tues and Weds on‐site required)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in a comprehensive educational series and engage with various SoundExchange leaders across the organization</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build your network with your fellow interns and SoundExchange staff</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Internship Key Dates</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Program dates: Approximately June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deadline: All applications must be received no later than <strong>November 7th, 2026</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Internship interviews: September 2026 ‐ November 2026</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Selection & Notification: December 2026</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What To Expect As an Operations/Royalty Processing & Business Intelligence Intern</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BI Analytics Potential Work: Move queries that previously went off staging tables to use the new Datamart tables developed by DW. The intern will learn about staging vs datamart tables and how ETLs transform data.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BI Engineer Potential Work: Develop a DV Report that helps track BI Report Usage and flags any reports that have not been used recently. The intern will learn BI Development and governance skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Data Mining Potential Work: We need help getting results of data mining exercises into confluence so we have documentation and can use in the future. The intern will learn about what goes into data mining and skills on technical documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All interns are required to give a presentation at the conclusion of their internship</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Eligibility & Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Driving Excellence, Integrity In All That We Do, Championing Creators, Respect Why We’re Here, Teamwork That Empowers)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity in personal, academic, or professional experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thrive in a fast‐paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Resourceful, have great attention to detail, highly organized</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to collaborate well with others and tackle challenges enthusiastically</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sharp written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of the internship program</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undergraduates preferred (heading into your junior or senior year is also preferred); graduate students may still apply</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be enrolled in a degree‐seeking program in an accredited college or university (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), or be a student at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To be considered for this exciting opportunity, attach your <strong>cover letter, most recent transcript, and resumé</strong>. </span></p>