At Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., we fuel the creative journey. We have
played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to
the invention of the flat disc record. We have nurtured some of music's most
iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of
international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary
creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and
technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and
platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide
powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new
audiences. In everything we do, we are committed to artistic integrity,
transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is a
member of the Sony family of global companies.
Work Location: Liberty Village, Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Full-time Internship, 4 Months from January to April 2026
Compensation: Paid Internship, $17.75/hour
Work Arrangement: At least four (4) days per week in office, 9AM to 5PM, up to
37.5 hours a week
The A&R department is responsible for seeking talented artists for our roster.
We are looking for an exceptional intern to join the team on a short-term basis.
As an A&R intern, you will have the opportunity to observe and assist in the
day-to-day activities of the A&R team.
The Role
- Perform in depth online research daily (TikTok, Instagram, notable DSP
playlisting & charts, tastemaker channels & analytical tools) monitoring
artists, sounds & trends and compile findings to send to entire A&R team on a
weekly basis.
- Participating in weekly A&R meetings, engaging in discussions about artist
development and music projects, and documenting key decisions and actions.
- Maintaining tracking tools that assist and streamline A&R research (i.e. A&R
Dashboard, CoBrand, Chartmetric etc.)
- Compiling assets and statistics for department marketing tools.
- Updating A&R local show calendar.
- Participating in weekly one-on-one meetings to learn about A&R concepts,
approach, and discuss industry talking points.
- Completing other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate:
- Completed or enrolled in a post-secondary or training program with a focus on
music, entertainment or marketing.
- Passionate music lover. Music is everything.
- Social media savvy with a strong grasp of platforms like TikTok, Instagram,
and YouTube for spotting trends and new artists.
- Knowledge of the Canadian music landscape, including record labels and
independent artists.
- Comfortable using DSPs such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.
- Detail-oriented researcher with strong data skills and a proactive mindset.
- Connected and actively involved in the local music scene.
Benefits
- You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your
passion every day.
- A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your
best.
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive
in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens
next.
- We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to
contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion
initiatives.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., is committed to Employment Equity and
maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can
contact our People Experience team. Reasonable accommodation will be determined
on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as
possible.
