Arturia has released the AstroLab 37, but MusicTech is reporting a separate list of career openings in music technology and audio production. The roles range from unpaid internships to senior producer positions at major labels. Some require ten years of experience, while others are suited for bedroom producers.
Avant Garden – Assistant Engineer
Avant Garden, a boutique label and management firm, is seeking an assistant engineer for its in-house studio. The role involves working directly with lead engineers on various projects.
Tasks include participating in recording sessions, setting up microphones and patches, and editing vocals in Pro Tools using Melodyne. The position also covers logistical duties such as backing up files and running errands to ensure sessions run smoothly.
Artists on the roster are significant enough to attract top-rated talent, yet the studio environment avoids a corporate feel.
- Salary: Unknown
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Required qualifications: 2+ years in a studio, engineering, or hospitality-related role
- Best for: Bedroom producers
Warner Chappell Production Music – Sr. Music Producer
This role is for professionals ready to work within the major label ecosystem. The producer will create sync music for movies and television based in Hollywood.
Work takes place in state-of-the-art studios where the producer influences how one of the world’s largest publishers approaches sync licensing. Relationships with professionals in music, film, and television are essential.
- Salary: Up to $130,000 a year
- Location: Hollywood, California
- Required qualifications: At least 10+ years of professional experience in a music production or post-production environment.
- Best for: Experienced producers
Sofar Sounds – Audio Engineer
Sofar Sounds hosts live music in intimate, unconventional locations globally. The company needs people with gear to manage sound for these events, often held in backyards or similar spaces.
While quality matters, the focus is on a communal experience rather than technical preeminence. A functional PA system that the candidate can run is sufficient.
This work offers a way to earn extra cash while meeting artists and fellow music lovers.
- Salary: $450 – $900
- Location: Global
- Required qualifications: Unknown
- Best for: Garage Band Hosts
Berklee College of Music – Lab Operations and Support Consultant
Berklee alumni include Laufey, John Mayer, and St. Vincent. The support team manages the institution’s music technology equipment, A/V systems, DAWs, and synths.
Candidates will work alongside potential future stars and fellow employees with musical ambitions. The college likely has access to high-end gear, provided the candidate can support students and train student employees.
- Salary: $28.50 – $29.21 per hour.
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Required qualifications: B.A. in Music Technology or related field with 1–2 years of experience in technical support.
- Best for: Studio fiends.
Sweetwater – Product Support Specialist – Music Technology
With the rise of AI robocalls, speaking to real humans about issues with synths and gear is essential. The role requires universal knowledge of music tech and patience when dealing with customers.
Support staff will chat with seasoned pros and brand-new producers about MIDI, synths, audio recording concepts, DAWs, signal flow, interfaces, and more.
- Salary: Unknown
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN
- Required qualifications: Unknown
- Best for: Gear obsessives
Soundspace – Studio Manager & Lead Engineer
Soundspace operates like Airbnb for studios, allowing anyone with a space to list it for users. The company also runs its own high-level studios.
This role involves managing one of those facilities. Ideal candidates understand how to run a professional session and develop strategies to attract more clients.
- Salary: Unknown
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Required qualifications: Proven experience as a Recording Studio Engineer with at least 5 years of industry experience.
- Best for: Studio veterans
Create Music Group – Studio Intern
While unpaid college credit is a drawback, Create Music Group is one of the fastest-growing music companies globally. The network includes Sublime, NERO, and Omarion.
An internship here could involve working in sessions with top-level artists and making connections with industry figures. It positions the candidate well after graduation.
- Salary: Unpaid
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Required qualifications: Some educational training in audio engineering, extensive knowledge of Pro Tools and Logic Pro X
- Best for: Aspiring producers and studio professionals
East Carolina University – Coordinator of Audio Services
This position leads recording and sound operations for the School of Music at ECU. The coordinator oversees any recording project the school needs.
Work includes collaborating with faculty and guest artists to ensure Music Technology courses run efficiently with current techniques. Duties may include producing music for opera productions, theatrical presentations, multimedia performances, and contemporary music events. Live sound reinforcement is also part of the role.
- Salary: Unknown
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina
- Required qualifications: Master’s degree; or Bachelor’s degree in music or performing arts discipline with at least two years of relevant experience.
- Best for: Experience studio professionals.
What it means
The market offers distinct paths for different skill levels. Senior roles at Warner Chappell and Soundspace require significant industry tenure, while positions at Sofar Sounds and Sweetwater allow entry-level workers to apply practical skills immediately. University roles at Berklee and East Carolina University provide stable environments for those with academic backgrounds.
