The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 427,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international soceties, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership.

ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. ASCAP's licensees encompass all who want to perform copyrighted music publicly. ASCAP makes giving and obtaining permission to perform music simple for both creators and users of music.

Various Paid & Unpaid Internships/New York ASCAP seeks bright, diligent college students who have an interest in learning about the daily responsibilities and business side of a Performing Rights Organization. Candidates must have strong organization, communication, and computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (knowledge of Access is a plus). Good typing skills and familiarity with the Internet are also required.

Internships are available in:

• Marketing/Public Relations/Web Media Intern
• Public Affairs
• Communications/Special Events
• Foundation/Fundraising/Program Development

ASCAP Marketing and PR Intern

This internship will involve but not be limited to: various music marketing projects including the annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO and other ASCAP events;research/writing assignments for ASCAP's Playback magazine and website, including articles/interviews with songwriters and composers; assist with market research; aid in special events coordination; updating press lists; track and process press clippings; general administrative work like filing, faxing, mailing and photocopying. Good writing and communication skills are essential, as is familiarity with social networking websites and blogging.

Skills in FinalCut and ownership of a MacBook; HTML and CSS skills; graphic and/or web design skills a plus but not necessary.

To apply for this "for-credit" internship, please submit your resume and cover letter to Alison Toczylowski in ASCAP’s Marketing Department at atoczylowski@ascap.com.