Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Studio Opportunities: (Multiple Locations: CA, NY, TN)

Universal Music•Santa Monica, NY

2d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Studio ( Onsite: TN) How You’ll CREATE : The General Studio Intern will support studio operations in Nashville. Qualified candidates will work directly with the Studio Manager to guarantee a trouble-free working environment for artists and clients including oversight of studio set-ups prior to sessions, placing and picking up session food and drink orders and running errands as needed, as well as keeping all studios, kitchen and lounge areas clean and organize d, keeping the office and studio areas fully stocked, neat and orderly. This is a night /weekend shift assignment but may vary depending on workload. The Studio Intern will also participate in assisting engineers during recording sessions where appropriate and necessary. The Studio GA will communicate any session issues to the technical staff in a timely manner to minimize downtime . Studio ( O nsite: CA & NY ) How You’ll CREATE : The department oversees priority recordings, mixes, and events on behalf of UMG clients and beyond. The i nternship will take place at the studio . R esponsibilities and tasks will be related to audio engineering.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, purs u ing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree
Graduating between Spring 202 6 - Fall 202 8
Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations )
Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)
Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)
Ability to communicate effectively, be proactive and show initiative
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability to effectively communicate with studio and technical management
Ability to work independently
People-oriented skills; enjoy interacting with people and working in musical environment
Customer s ervice driven
Strong understanding of recording language & studio etiquette and social media platforms
Experience and/or interest in audio engineering / music production
Understanding that role will take place mostly in recording studio
Immense passion for all things audio
Must know pro-tools, logic, Ableton
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and efficiency
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced, high-pressure environments
High level of integrity
Discretion in handling confidential information
Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
A “can-do” attitude
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-starter
Excellent communication skills
Eager to learn

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of recording, mic setup, and signal flow desirable
Knowledge of Mac OS X, including admin and diagnostic utilities, maintenance and troubleshooting
Google Suite, Basecamp & Canva experience
Studio experience would be a plus
Must have experience recording music

Responsibilities

Coordinating with studio manager to cover all daily session needs
Assist all guests and clients of the studios as needed
Ability to manage requests from multiple clients across multiple studios throughout the facility
Responsible for tracking and restocking the inventory of studio supplies
Responsible for arriving prior to scheduled session starts to ensure cleanliness and organization of control rooms and other creative studio spaces, break rooms, closets and bathrooms
Working knowledge of recording studios and signal flow to assist with sessions where needed
Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access in and out of studios (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges, enforce COVID check ins)
Take inventory of supplies and restock as needed
Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner, and answer any questions visitors have
Prepping mixes
General assistant work
Content capturing
Research
Session and event set up