Internships at TREND
TREND's internship program is designed to do one thing: prepare you for a career in the music industry. You won't be making copies or fetching coffee. You'll be working alongside senior staff on live client campaigns, learning how publicity, social media marketing, and playlist strategy actually work from the inside.
Our program was built by TREND's President, who also teaches music marketing at the university level. It's structured to feel like an extension of your coursework, except the artists are real, the deadlines are real, and the press coverage you help land is real. Past interns have gone on to work at major labels. Others turned their internships into full-time roles right here, eventually reaching Director-level positions on our team.
What Every TREND Intern Gets
- Receive hands-on training directly from a senior staff member
- Work on live campaigns with real artists
- Discover how AI tools are transforming the music marketing landscape
- Learn the strategies behind publicity, Spotify playlisting, and social media management
- Contribute to increasing impressions on client assets across platforms
- Contribute to TREND's own social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram)
- See firsthand what it takes to create the kind of content that drives real growth
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Music PR & Social Media
This track is for candidates with a strong interest in public relations, music writing, and artist development.
You'll gain real-world experience as a working publicist. Senior staff will guide you through sending pitches to music journalists, giving you firsthand exposure to the relationship between publicists and the media. You'll compose press releases, articles, and email pitches that directly support the firm's publicity strategies. You'll also assist with artist identity tasks, giving you exposure to multiple sides of the business.
- Bring a fresh perspective on our clients' material
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Engage positively with open feedback
- Consistently meet deadlines
- Have a passion for publicity, music streaming, social media, and trending topics
- Think creatively to offer new solutions
- Research press outlets and media contacts
- Maintain content and coverage logs
- Create competitive analyses for client campaigns
Social Media Marketing & Artist Identity
This track is for candidates interested in video production, content creation, and social media strategy.
You'll work hands-on with client projects and content strategies, assisting with video production, editing, and content ideation. You'll edit original content and track its performance over time. You'll also pitch ideas for TREND's own social media presence, helping develop and strengthen the brand's digital footprint.
- Bring a fresh perspective on our clients' material
- Have working knowledge of tools like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator
- Showcase strong creative skills
- Stay current with TikTok and Instagram trends
- Engage positively with open feedback
- Consistently meet deadlines
- Have a genuine interest in the music industry
Digital Marketing & Artist Playlisting
This track is for candidates interested in music marketing, digital strategy, and artist development.
You'll get hands-on experience in Spotify playlist strategy, digital discovery, and streaming growth. You'll learn how playlist placements are evaluated, tracked, and pitched to support artist growth within specific regions and demographics. You'll work with tools like Chartmetric and Artist.Tools to assess playlist health, performance, and legitimacy. You'll also contribute to A&R development and pitch digital innovations for the firm.
- Bring a fresh perspective on our clients' material
- Have familiarity with platforms like Chartmetric and Spotify
- Demonstrate strong data analysis instincts
- Stay current with TikTok, Instagram, and music trends
- Engage positively with open feedback
- Consistently meet deadlines
- Have a passion for discovering new artists, playlists, and genres
Requirements For All Internships
Our firm requires a minimum of three full days per week (9:00am to 5:30pm), with a preference for four days. A three-month minimum commitment is required.
Candidates must receive school credit and work from our Los Angeles office. Our team works remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office Tuesday through Thursday.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of college.
What We Provide
TREND covers your public transportation costs, or provides a parking spot if you choose to drive. We stock the office with coffee, tea, and snacks (including special requests), along with light breakfast and lunch items.
Interns who successfully complete the program receive job networking opportunities and a personalized letter of recommendation from TREND's leadership team.
How to Apply
Interested in joining us for Spring, Summer, or Fall? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
A note on cover letters: We genuinely want to hear from you, not your AI assistant. We read every cover letter and can spot the ones that were written by ChatGPT or Claude from a mile away. Take a few minutes to tell us why you want to work at TREND in your own words. It goes a long way.