Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Capitol Christian Music Group (Onsite: TN)

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Program Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   
• Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028   
• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations) 
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.) 
• Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)  

Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2026 

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026 

CCMG: Publishing Administration (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The Publishing Administration team supports clients by registering songs to CCMG databases and royalty sources, processing new works, researching claims, resolving conflicts, and tracking cut songs. Once songs are registered, the team is also responsible for licensing and pitching CCMG songs to music supervisors and licensees. As songs exist in the marketplace, it is our responsibility to analyze royalties earned to ensure writers and artists are correctly paid for what they have earned. We also work closely with other teams at CCMG, including Publishing Creative, A&R, Finance, Business Affairs, and Royalties. 

• Day-to-day operations
• Catalog audits
• Tracking metadata for new releases
• General data entry 
• Assist the team and learn about contracts, royalty sources, sync licensing, copyright, catalog management, etc. 
• The intern will be expected to work on individual projects as well as team-based ones, depending on client needs.   

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel a plus 
• Publishing/Copyright experience a plus 
• Interest in a data-oriented role

CCMG: Royalties (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The royalty accounting team exists to ensure timely and accurate payments to our partners. The day-to-day functions involve aggregating and validating high-volume sales and usage data, followed by applying contractual terms within specialized systems to accurately calculate royalty expenses.​

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• Data Entry and Cleanup: Review and match songs in our royalty system to process incoming money. 
• Royalty Statement Preparation: Pull and reconcile royalty statement detail. Upload royalty statements to the portal. Mailing royalty portal information. 
• Inquiry Support: Assist with researching and answering royalty help line questions.
• Metadata Audits: Review and correct song Metadata for accurate royalty splits.  

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Basic accounting knowledge 
• Fundamental mathematical proficiency 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

CCMG: Creative Publishing & Worship Together (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

• Event and writing camp planning  
• Management of writers calendars  
• Song delivery and playlisting  

Graphic Design + Visual Content  

• Design digital assets for social media, web, and email (Instagram posts, reels covers, thumbnails, YouTube headers, etc.)  
• Assist in creating series or campaign visuals (conference branding, song promos, etc.)  
• Use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to design layouts, mockups, and marketing materials.  
• Support merchandise design and visual concepts for apparel, giveaways, and conference resources.  

Presentation & Deck Building  

• Build and format Keynote presentations for internal team use, artist meetings, conferences, and label updates.  
• Source and organize imagery, content flow, and visuals that a