This week’s V Raw job opportunity is for an internship in the A&R department of Universal Music. This is a truly rare opportunity for a passionate school graduate or University student in Sydney to gain hands-on experience with Universal Music’s A&R department.

This internship is 3-4 days per week over one month and you would be reporting directly to an A&R Manager and Creative Manager. Essential skills are enthusiasm, energy and a strong passion for music!

Experiences offered in this internship may include:

> Visiting a studio – join an A&R team member at an artist recording session at a Sydney studio. – Visiting a set – go to a photo/video shoot with an A&R Manager. – Meet the band – have photos and interview time with the band/artist.
> Lunch with a photographer/video director – meet, interview and discuss the career of a renowned photographer or video director.
> Learning about the process of signing a band, recording a demo, selecting track-listings, selecting a producer and budgeting from an A&R Manager.
> Learning about the creative process including artwork for a band, pitching jobs to the designers and the process of a photo/video shoot from a Creative Manager.
> Learning about the job of artist scouts and working for a label -the expectations and the reality.
> Gaining tips on scouting bands

Universal Music is a global leader in the music business with an enviable roster including The Killers, Kanye West, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Lady GaGa, The Presets, Sam Sparro, U2, The Pussycat Dolls and Snow Patrol.