2026 Summer Internship: Royalties & Income Tracking

About The Company Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai. Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, Reservoir has grown to represent over 150,000 copyrights and 36,000 master recordings with titles dating as far back as 1900 and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide. Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and won Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.

Reservoir also represents a multitude of recorded music through Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Records, and Philly Groove Records and manages artists through its ventures with Blue Raincoat Music and Big Life Management.

The Position The Royalties & Income Tracking internship will provide meaningful and educational real-world experience within the scope of an independent music publishing company. Reservoir’s objective in hosting all interns is to provide valuable preparation for a professional career in the entertainment industry. Reservoir’s internship program is a maximum 12-week, part time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship. This internship will run from June 1st - Aug 21st. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities.

• Becoming familiar with royalty terminology, processes, and various reporting.
• Processing incoming royalties received from affiliated parties using Vistex Music Maestro.
• Assisting with organizing and maintaining physical and digital statements received.
• Providing ad hoc assistance with month end royalty processing.
• Aiding in income tracking efforts by claiming unclaimed works on various portals.
• Identifying and raising claims for gaps in income from various sources.
• Assisting the income tracking team with analyzing and forecasting vendor payments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in music business, finance, accounting, or a related program.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, combined with exceptional attention to detail and a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to tasks.
• Genuine interest in the music industry, combined with a positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Exceptional organizational skills and reliability, with the ability to take initiative and maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and contributes to our continued success.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in completing any aspect of the application process, please contact the Reservoir Recruiting team at: jobs@reservoir-media.com.