The Event Intern works under the direction of the Director of Events and the Events Manager and is ... site event production duties and responsibilities. Travel will be required and will include a ...
The Event Intern works under the direction of the Director of Events and the Events Manager and is ... site event production duties and responsibilities. Travel will be required and will include a ...
The Event Intern works under the direction of the Director of Events and the Events Manager and is ... site event production duties and responsibilities. Travel will be required and will include a ...
The Event Intern works under the direction of the Director of Events and the Events Manager and is ... site event production duties and responsibilities. Travel will be required and will include a ...
Music Production Intern information
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Music Production Intern position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Music Production Intern, you need a basic understanding of music theory, audio editing, and recording principles, often backed by relevant coursework or personal projects. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live, as well as basic knowledge of studio hardware, is highly beneficial. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively are essential soft skills for this role. These strengths enable interns to contribute meaningfully in fast-paced studio environments and adapt to the technical and creative demands of music production.
What is a Music Production Intern job?
A Music Production Intern assists producers, engineers, and artists in various stages of music creation. Responsibilities may include recording, editing, mixing, organizing sessions, and handling administrative tasks. Interns often gain hands-on experience with digital audio workstations (DAWs), microphones, and studio equipment. This role provides valuable exposure to the music industry and helps develop technical and creative skills.
What kinds of projects and day-to-day tasks do Music Production Interns typically work on?
Music Production Interns often assist with setting up and breaking down studio equipment, editing audio tracks, organizing session files, and supporting engineers or producers during recording sessions. Day-to-day tasks may include updating project documentation, managing sample libraries, handling simple mixing tasks, and ensuring the studio environment runs smoothly. Interns might also get opportunities to shadow professionals during live recordings or contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions. This hands-on exposure helps build essential technical, organizational, and teamwork skills for a future career in music production.

$15/hr
Internship
Posted 7 days ago
Job description
Music for All is seeking qualified candidates for our Fall Event Internship beginning July 22nd, 2024 and ending November 19th, 2024. The Event Intern works under the direction of the Director of Events and the Events Manager and is an important part of the Music for All team.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and serve as an on-site Event Coordinator (with another member of the Events Team) for up to five fall marching band regional competitions (Regionals) plus our national championship (Grand Nationals).
- Assist with pre-planning for multiple Bands of America Regionals including preparing event communications, securing vendors, recruiting volunteers, arranging transportation and catering, and other event-related duties.
- Manage on-site functions at various events. This may include attending walk-through meetings, loading in/out equipment, monitoring transportation for staff, managing equipment rentals, facilitating volunteer groups, managing catering orders, monitoring event flow, setting up and tearing down the event, and other event related duties.
Every candidate for a position at Music for All must understand and acknowledge that a substantial portion of the organization's business is the planning and execution of special events. As such, all Music for All employees are involved in the planning of events and have some on-site event production duties and responsibilities. Travel will be required and will include a minimum of five weekends between September 14th and November 16th. Each weekend of travel will be 3-4 days per event (generally Thursday-Sunday).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Music for All is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with the following skills:
- Currently or recently enrolled in a college level degree program
- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Music, or Hospitality (preferred)
- Experience in event planning or volunteer management (preferred)
- Music background, previous experience in scholastic music is helpful
- Ability to travel weekly between September-November, as well as to work outside the normal workday hours as necessary and required
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, interpersonal skills as well as strong attention to detail
- Commitment and ability to manage and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, problem solving abilities, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer service oriented attitude, commitment to the organization's mission and vision
- Solid analytical and communication skills; strategic thinker; excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is necessary
- Working knowledge of InDesign is helpful
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Music for All interns are paid $15/hr, issued bi-weekly. Travel expenses (housing, transportation, meals, etc.), while working an event, are covered by the organization.
INTERNSHIP TIMING
This position is expected to work roughly 40 hours a week (in office) during the internship season. Fall Events Interns usually correspond to the following timeframes: July - November. Start and end dates can be modified to fit into the constraints of a current degree program.
COMPANY PROFILE
Music for All, Inc. is one of the nation's leading organizations in support of active music making. Founded in 1975, Music for All's mission is to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child across America has access and opportunity to participate in active music making in his or her scholastic environment.
Music for All's internationally acclaimed repertoire of events includes more than 25 annual programs across the nation. Among these events are the Bands of America Grand National and Regional Marching Band Championships, Music for All National Festival for concert bands, orchestras, choirs and percussion ensembles, Music for All Summer Symposium, leadership workshops, and affiliate concert and marching band programs. Music for All also presents national honor ensembles for students: the Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America, Jazz Band of America and the national BOA Honor Band which has performed in three Tournament of Roses® Parades.
Music for All has served more than 1.75 million music students through its Bands of America and Orchestra America programs. It serves more than 450,000 music students and their families, and music teachers each year. Millions worldwide access Music for All through award-winning national newsletters, our web site (www.musicforall.org), video productions, social networking and other print and electronic materials.