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The Recording Academy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$17 - $22.75/hr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Recording Academy Washington D.C. Chapter is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our team. Celebrating music through the GRAMMY ® Awards, The ...

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Recording Academy Advocacy & Public Policy team is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our team. Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards, The ...

Intern, Membership Accounts

Santa Monica, CA

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Recording Academy Membership Accounts teamis seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our team. Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards, The ...

Intern, Integrated Marketing

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Recording Academy is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our Integrated Marketing team. Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards, the Recording ...

Senior Accountant

Miami, FL · On-site

$73K - $80K/yr

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES RECORDING ACADEMY The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated ...

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What is The Recording Academy?

The Recording Academy, formally known as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), is an American organization made up of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other recording professionals. It is best known for organizing the annual Grammy Awards, which honor achievements in the music industry. The Academy also advocates for music creators, supports music education, and provides various professional development opportunities for its members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Recording Academy professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a professional at the Recording Academy, you need expertise in music industry operations, event planning, and a strong understanding of music rights and advocacy, often backed by a relevant degree or significant industry experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as digital audio workstations (DAWs), content management systems, and event management platforms is also beneficial. Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and organizational skills distinguish outstanding professionals in this environment. These skills ensure successful coordination of high-profile events like the Grammys and effective representation of music industry interests.

What are some typical collaborative projects or teams that employees at The Recording Academy work on?

Employees at The Recording Academy often collaborate across departments such as event production, membership, communications, and advocacy to execute large-scale projects like the GRAMMY Awards and educational initiatives. Team members may work together on planning events, managing member relations, and coordinating industry outreach. These projects require strong communication skills and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Cross-functional teamwork is essential, providing valuable exposure to different aspects of the music industry and opportunities for professional growth.

What is the difference between The Recording Academy vs Music Producer?

AspectThe Recording AcademyMusic Producer
CredentialsIndustry recognition, membership, awards (e.g., Grammys)Music industry experience, technical skills, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentNon-profit organization, industry events, advocacyRecording studios, production settings, project-based
Employer & Industry UsageRepresents the music industry, hosts awards, advocates for artistsCreates and arranges music, collaborates with artists and engineers

The Recording Academy is a non-profit organization that recognizes excellence in the music industry through awards like the Grammys, while a music producer is a professional who oversees the creation and production of music recordings. Both roles are integral to the music industry but serve different functions: one focuses on industry recognition and advocacy, the other on music creation and production.

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Intern, Membership Accounts

Intern, Membership Accounts

The Recording Academy

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

INTERNSHIP DETAILS
FALL INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 7/31/2026
FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: 9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
*The Membership Accounts Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Recording Academy Membership Accounts team 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, we represent the 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 label executives and 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, events management and artist relations, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-working and have aspirations of a career in the music industry.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).

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

  • Intern will work in support of the membership outreach team that works on membership recruitment strategy.

  • Internship will provide in-depth exposure to professional recording industry.

  • Projects may include research across genres for prospective members, data entry, correspondence, database management and general administrative support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Currently enrolled in a college/university. One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.

  • Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship.

  • Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.

  • Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.

  • Exhibit proficient computer skills.

  • Be a junior, senior or graduate student.

  • Salesforce experience a plus.

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 employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES
RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the 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 legends who've made 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 was established by 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 organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for 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, its affiliates and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous and 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 employment opportunity for 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, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.