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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

FALL INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 7/31/2026

FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

*TheAdvocacy & Public PolicyIntern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Recording AcademyAdvocacy & Public Policyteam is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our team.

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, werepresentthe most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record labelexecutivesand many others.

Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (juniors or seniors) to gain on-site training in office administration, advocacy, and public policy, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-workingandhave aspirationsofa career in the music industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeksor equivalent).

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

• Internwill work both remotely and in the office during regular business hours.

• Intern willrequirepersonallaptop.

• Projects will include assisting with the Academy's grassroots advocacy initiatives, outreach to congressional offices, legislative research, database management, and administrative office support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Students must be currently enrolled in a College/University for an Undergraduate or Graduate program.

• One year of courseworktowardsdegreeinrelatedfield is preferred.

• Letter from schoolstatingthatinternwill receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship program.

• Display an interest in music and/or government and advocacy work.

• Possess strong verbal,writtenand analytical skills.

• Exhibit proficient computer skills and social mediaproficiency.

• Be a sophomore, junior,senioror graduate student.

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 employeeis occasionally required tostand, walk, and sit forlong periodsof time, and work at a computer forlong periodsof time. The employee willbe requiredto lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academyrepresentsthe 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.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form-from the technology of the recording process to the legendswho'vemade lasting marks on our cultural identity. In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares wasestablishedby 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.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organizationcomprisedof Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters,producersand other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and culturalconditionfor 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Recording Academy, itsaffiliatesand the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional,courageousand 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 employmentopportunityfor all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy.This policy governs all aspects of employment, includingselection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.