Intern, Studio Tech

Sony • Santa Monica, CA

5d • $18

About The Position

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en. Why join Sony Music Group? Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly. Job Purpose: The Studio Tech Intern supports the studio’s technical and creative operations by assisting with the maintenance, setup, and troubleshooting of composer workstations and systems. This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional film and television scoring environment, helping interns develop practical skills in computer hardware, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and studio technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing and repairing DAW session issues (Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools)
• Help troubleshoot plugin and virtual instrument issues (Kontakt, Spitfire, SINE Player, EastWest, etc.)
• Maintain and organize sample libraries and virtual instruments
• Set up and test new hardware (audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, synths, control surfaces)
• Assist with drive imaging and configuration for new composer workstations
• Identify and document system performance issues (disk overloads, CPU spikes, RAM bottlenecks, etc.)
• Trace and label signal flow between hardware and software components as needed
• Contribute to long-term system improvements and updates
• Help manage software, plugin, and OS updates and compatibility checks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed