Music Publishers Association

INTERNSHIP – CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DEPARTMENT, LONDON

Schott Music, a leading international publisher, seeks an individual with an interest in contemporary classical music to join the London office’s contemporary music department. The intern will be part of a small team that plays a pivotal role in championing the Schott roster of composers and our extensive catalogue of works.

Interns will have the chance to develop a wide range of skills and gain an understanding of music publishing through daily support of the department, in addition to exploring their own areas of interest in the industry.

What we seek:

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for contemporary classical music
• Exceptional written English
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

A full job description can be found at schott-music.com/en/about/jobs

Duration:
Full-time for 6 months. Start date 2nd January 2024.

Compensation:
This is a paid internship at national living wage.

Working hours:
9am-5pm (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday with a compulsory 1-hour lunch break. Our interns are encouraged to attend concerts and events in the evenings and weekends.

To apply:
Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter (or audio/video equivalent) explaining why you are a good fit for the position to [email protected] by 10am 6th November. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online from the 9th of November.

 Schott Music is an equal opportunities employer and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented demographics. Please let us know if there are any adjustments you need us to make to our recruitment process to accommodate any needs you may have.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK to qualify for this internship. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

 If you have questions regarding the internship please contact [email protected] / 0207 534 0750.