Due to the high volume of applications we receive each year, please ensure you have carefully read the role description, commitment and pay before applying. To be considered, you must submit all of the following: your CV, a short cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit, and a brief note telling us which artists, producers or records you’ve been listening to recently. Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Personal Assistant Internship - Z Management
Train directly with one of the UK’s most respected music managers.
If your ambition is to build a long-term career in the music industry, this is an opportunity to learn from the inside.
Z Management is looking for an exceptional intern to work directly alongside Zita McHugh (Zita McQ) with the aim of developing into a Personal Assistant within the company.
This is not a “make the tea” internship.
You’ll become part of the day-to-day running of one of the UK’s most established independent management companies, learning how successful producer, songwriter and mixer management really works.
About Z Management
Headed by Zita McHugh, Z Management has represented award-winning producers, songwriters, mixers and musical directors for more than 30 years.
Throughout her career, Zita has worked with and helped develop talent behind projects involving artists including Ed Sheeran, Royal Blood, Mumford & Sons, Craig David, The Verve, Stereophonics, Sugababes, Skepta, Rina Sawayama, Gang of Youths, Tom Walker, Ella Henderson and many more. She has also worked with legendary figures including Pete Tong and built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading producer and songwriter managers. (zman.co.uk)
Why This Internship Is Different
Many internships offer experience.
This one offers a career path.
Former interns from Z Management have gone on to secure full-time roles at companies including:
- Sony Music
- Universal Music
- Capitol Music Group
- Warner Music
- BMG
- Island Records
- Live Nation
- AEG Presents
- YouTube Music
- Red Light Management
- TaP Music
- Relentless Records
- Brownswood Recordings
- Miloco Studios
- West One Music
If you’re prepared to commit, learn and grow with us, you’ll build industry knowledge, invaluable contacts and practical experience that will stay with you throughout your career.
The Role
You’ll work closely with Zita and become involved in the real day-to-day operation of a busy artist management company.
As your confidence grows, you’ll take on increasing responsibility with the goal of becoming an indispensable Personal Assistant.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Complex diary and calendar management
- Scheduling meetings and Zoom calls
- Email management and correspondence
- Client administration
- Commission calculations and invoicing
- VAT and expense reporting
- PRS and PPL registrations
- Contract administration
- Pitching writers and producers for projects
- Researching artists and industry opportunities
- Finding new talent suited to our clients
- Website and social media updates
- Marketing support
- Presentation design and creative documents
- Attending gigs, showcases and networking events
- General business support
No two days are ever the same.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re far more interested in attitude than experience.
We’re looking for someone who is naturally organised, enjoys solving problems and doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Outgoing and personable
- Passionate about music
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and able to use initiative
- Comfortable with figures, spreadsheets and administration
- Confident using modern technology and AI tools
- Interested in design and creating professional presentations
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable, trustworthy and discreet
Most importantly, we want someone who notices what needs doing before they’re asked. Initiative is everything.
What You’ll Learn
This internship provides hands-on experience across every aspect of artist management, including:
- Music business administration
- Producer and songwriter management
- Client relations
- Finance and royalties
- Scheduling and executive support
- A&R and talent scouting
- Marketing and branding
- Networking across the UK music industry
You’ll leave with practical experience that simply can’t be learned in a classroom.
Details
Location: Putney / Wandsworth, London
Working Pattern: 2 days per week (3 days preferred for applicants hoping to progress into a permanent role) PAY - Starts at £30/day, £40/day, £50/day, £60/day and increases depending on experience and qualifications
Start: Immediate
How To Apply
Please send:
- Your CV
- A short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit
- Tell us what artists, producers or records you’ve been listening to recently.
Email: [email protected]
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Subject: Personal Assistant Internship – Z Management
We’re looking for someone who wants to build a genuine career in music—not simply complete an internship.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the way this vacancy is advertised, the pay information shown at the bottom of the advert is not applicable to this role. Please refer to the salary and benefits detailed within the advert above, as these are the correct terms of employment.
Pay: £24,420.00-£62,390.57 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
