Location: Nashville, TN

Position Type: Part-time Internship

Internship Length: May 26, 2026 - August 27, 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), One Spark Entertainment (Sara Evans), and artists including Wyatt Flores, Tyler Childers, 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 Music Analytics Intern is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about the intersection of music and data. This individual is eager to analyze streaming performance, audience growth metrics, and digital engagement trends to better understand how artists reach and grow their fanbases. An interest in using data to uncover insights and support strategic decision-making within the music industry is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform streaming analysis for artist campaigns using platforms such as Spotify for Artists, Apple Music for Artists, Chartmetric, Soundcharts, and more
• Prepare music release and fan discovery reports for teams to support decision-making
• Analyze listener behavior, playlist placements, and artist digital platform metrics to inform strategy and campaign planning
• Monitor trends across digital platforms and music communities

Preferred Skills

• Strong interest in the music industry, streaming analytics, and data-driven artist growth
• Familiarity with digital music and social media platforms
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report data in Google Sheets or Excel
• Curiosity about music consumption patterns, listener behavior, and streaming trends
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Previous internship or academic experience in music, analytics, or digital media is a plus

Position Information

• Internship is part-time; college credit is available, but not required
• Internship is paid at the minimum wage of the state in which the office the intern is working in
• Access to a computer and reliable internet connection is required for this position