Overview

 Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Studio Opportunities: – New York, 10019, United States of America 

Program Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   

  • Graduating between Spring 2026 – Fall 2028 

  • 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)  

Note: There are multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be reviewed early Spring 2026

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8th, 2026- August 14th, 2026 

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 organized, 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. 

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 

Ideal candidates will have: 

  • Ability to communicate effectively, be proactive and show initiative 

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude 

  • Basic understanding of recording, mic setup, and signal flow desirable 

  • Knowledge of Mac OS X, including admin and diagnostic utilities, maintenance and troubleshooting 

  • 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 service driven 

  • Google Suite, Basecamp & Canva experience 

  • Strong understanding of recording language & studio etiquette and social media platforms 

  • Studio experience would be a plus 

Studio (Onsite: CA & NY) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The department oversees priority recordings, mixes, and events on behalf of UMG clients and beyond. The internship will take place at the studio. Responsibilities and tasks will be related to audio engineering. 

  • Prepping mixes 

  • General assistant work 

  • Content capturing 

  • Research 

  • Session and event set up 

 

 Ideal candidates will have: 

  • 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 

  • Must have experience recording music 

 

 

 

Bring Your VIBE (ALL ROLES): 

  • 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 

 

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