Are you looking to break into the music industry and gain real-world experience in music journalism, social media, or graphic design?
Music Scene Media is now accepting applications for interns who are passionate, creative, and eager to get involved in the scene.
This internship is unpaid and remote for any college students over the age of 18. College credit is NOT guaranteed.
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world music industry experience
- Published portfolio pieces you can use to land future gigs
- One-on-one guidance and mentorship
- Flexibility with hours and creative freedom
- To be part of our helpful community of passionate creatives on Discord
- A Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion
📝 JOURNALIST INTERN
Description
Music Scene Media is looking for a passionate and driven Music Journalism Intern to join our team. You’ll contribute to our growing publication by writing artist interviews, album/song reviews, and editorial pieces.
Responsibilities
- Write 1+ articles per month (interviews, reviews, features)
- Pitch content ideas and collaborate with the editorial team
- Conduct email or in-person artist interviews
- Assist with basic article formatting on our platform (Ghost)
Requirements
- Has a strong interest in alternative, rock, metal, or adjacent music genres
- Comfortable with writing and storytelling
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and communicative
- Basic understanding of AP style (not required, but helpful)
🙂 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT INTERN
Description
We’re seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Intern to support the digital presence of Music Scene Media. You’ll help create graphics, make new posts, and engage with our audience across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Responsibilities
- Help schedule and post regular content (new articles, interactive content, etc.)
- Create reels/stories and engage with fans and followers
- Assist in developing brand tone, hashtags, and engagement strategy
Requirements
- Familiar with Instagram, TikTok, and basic editing tools (Canva, etc.)
- Passionate about music and culture
- Creative eye and strong attention to trends
- Great at communicating and working on a team
🎨 Graphic Design Intern (Remote)
Music Scene Media is looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Design Intern to join our growing team. This is a remote, unpaid internship ideal for students or early-career designers looking to build their portfolio and gain real-world experience in the music media industry.
🛠️ Responsibilities:
- Design eye-catching graphics for social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
- Assist with layouts for promotional posts, event coverage, and giveaways
- Help develop visual assets for artist interviews, show reviews, and news articles
- Create templates for recurring content
- Collaborate with writers, photographers, and editors to maintain visual consistency
- Experiment with grunge/alt/scene aesthetics that match MSM’s vibe
- Meet weekly or bi-weekly deadlines with flexible scheduling
📚 You’ll Learn:
- How to design for a real online publication and adapt to brand identity
- How to work in tandem with a media and editorial team
- Tips for optimizing graphics for audience engagement
- Feedback-driven creative development
- How to manage assets and file delivery in a fast-paced environment
💡 Requirements:
- Proficiency in Canva, Photoshop, or similar design tools
- Strong interest in music (rock, metal, alt, etc. preferred)
- A good eye for layout, typography, and visual trends
- Willingness to accept feedback and improve designs
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines