Intern, Partner Development

At Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., we fuel the creative journey. We have played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We have nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we are committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Work Location:
Liberty Village, Toronto

Job Type & Duration:
Part-time Internship, 4 Months from January to April 2026

Compensation:
Paid Internship, $17.75/hour

Work Arrangement:
At least three (3) days per week in office, 9AM to 5PM, up to 37.5 hours a week

The Partner Development department manages relationships with our Digital Streaming Platform (DSP) and retail partners including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon, and key independent retailers, with the goal of driving sustainable growth for our artists and overall business. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Partner Development team on a short-term basis. As a Partner Development intern, you will assist in supporting DSP partnerships, catalog strategy, and retail activations, while learning how artist campaigns come to life across streaming platforms and storefronts.

The Role

• Analyze performance data from digital and physical platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon, and retailers) to identify trends, growth opportunities, and performance insights.
• Support playlist and content strategy and ensuring alignment with brand tone, artist identity, and audience objectives.
• Contribute to innovation and research initiatives related to independent retailers, physical product development, and digital consumption trends.
• Assist in maintaining accuracy and product information across vendor storefronts, release schedules, and partner pitches.
• Monitor industry developments and best practices across both the streaming and physical sectors, tracking new features, editorial opportunities, and partner updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, commercial, and operations teams to support release rollouts and partner campaigns.

Ideal Candidate:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or training program focused on music industry studies, sales, entertainment business, or marketing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Tech and social-media-savvy, with a strong understanding of how digital platforms and retail channels connect fans to music.
• Creative thinker with a passion for music and an interest in how streaming platforms shape artist discovery.
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail oriented and adaptable in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Familiarity with the Canadian music landscape, including record labels, DSP ecosystem is a strong asset.

What We Give You

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People Experience team. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.