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Texas Music Office Internship Program

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Internships

The Texas Music Office offers internships every semester to two students. Since opening in January 1990, more than 300 students from 23 colleges have successfully completed the TMO's internship program.

TMO interns visiting BMI staff
TMO interns visit with BMI staff
TMO intern Eleanor Bangle meets with Governor Abbott
TMO intern, Eleanor Bangle, meets with Gov. Abbott
TMO intern Garrett Guilianelle visits Arlyn Studios
TMO intern, Garrett Guilianelle, visits Arlyn Studios

Program Description

The internship program of the Texas Music Office (TMO) in the Office of the Governor offers college students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the music industry. The TMO seeks students with excellent communication skills who want to learn how the music industry works, and who want to contribute to the TMO's research, outreach, and marketing efforts.

TMO interns are required to work at least 12 (and as many as 20) hours per week. Responsibilities include: developing business statements, data entry, responding to information requests from industry professionals and the general public, outreach, marketing, and assisting program admins.

Internships are volunteer-based and do not include financial, housing, or transportation compensation.

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Apply

  1. Download the application.
    Download the required application form (PDF).
    Download Application
  2. Prepare your materials.
    Include your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to intern at the TMO and why you are qualified.
  3. Email your application package.
    Send your resume, application, and cover letter to internship@gov.texas.gov with the subject line: Texas Music Office Internship.
    Email Package
  4. Questions?

    Contact TMO staff with any questions about the internship program, application process, or eligibility requirements.

    (512) 463-6666
    music@gov.texas.gov

    Contact the TMO

TMO interns often qualify for college credit with instructor approval.

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Intern Outcomes

TMO internship graduates have gone on to successful careers across the music, entertainment, media, and public sectors.

Former interns have worked at:

  • Live Nation
  • Warner Music Group
  • Universal Music Group
  • MTV
  • ASCAP
  • Apple
  • Google
  • South by Southwest (SXSW)
  • New Line Cinema
  • ACL Live
  • University of Texas Performing Arts Center
  • United States Department of State

Alumni have pursued graduate degrees at:
Harvard University, Boston College, UT Austin School of Law, NYU School of Law, Carnegie Mellon University, and Indiana University.

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