What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall Nashville General Marketing Internship position at mtheory?
Location: Nashville, TN
Position Type: Part-time Internship
Internship Length: September 7, 2026 - December 18, 2026
This internship is a fixed-term position lasting 15 weeks, with a maximum of 15 hours per week. It does not guarantee extension or continued employment beyond the program. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the program.
About us:
mtheory provides artist managers with services, support, and capabilities across a wide range of disciplines, including marketing, touring, live event production, financing, digital services, and label services. Some of our manager clients include Backforty Management (Shakey Graves), The Gray Slate (Blackberry Smoke), and artists including Wyatt Flores, Tyler Childers, Jo Dee Messina, Underoath and many more. Based in New York and Nashville, mtheory offers artist managers a platform to build their businesses and enhance their artists’ careers.
Our ideal General Intern is a motivated self-starter with a passion for music and touring. They are eager to learn, comfortable using digital platforms and analytics tools, and ready to support both marketing campaigns and tour operations. A positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed are key to success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Supporting mtheory’s marketing associates, and client managers with day-to-day needs
- Perform critical global and regional streaming analysis for priority client album and single releases
- Assist the team in tracking artist growth and auditing artist social media platforms
- Create and manage artist one sheets, press and other associated promotional materials
- Attend and participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Conduct vital artist research, including social network analysis, music platform analysis, touring history analysis, and online properties analysis
- Participate in marketing meetings, mapping out artists' creative and social media campaigns
Preferred Skills
- High energy, enthusiasm and a desire to learn
- A self-starter who can take direction but work independently
- A strong interest in music, artist and business management
- Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Spotify for Artists, Apple Music for Artists, Chartmetric, and MediaBase
- Experience or basic understanding of Google Data Studio and Excel / Google Sheets
- Basic understanding or familiarity in graphic design (Canva, Photoshop)
Position Information
- Internship is part-time; college credit is available
- Internship is paid at the minimum wage of the state in which the office the intern is working in
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a computer is required for this position
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