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Media Lab Assistant Intern

ABOUT THE ANTHEM ACADEMY

The Anthem Academy is a NYC-based artist development and media education organization operating under Anthem Nation. We build community-centered media programs for emerging creatives across New York City's five boroughs — covering music production, content creation, podcasting, and digital media literacy. Our Media Labs are active, hands-on learning environments where participants gain real industry skills in a supportive, professional setting.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Media Lab Assistant Intern is a key support role within The Anthem Academy's day-to-day lab operations. You will assist in maintaining a functional, organized, and energized media lab environment — helping participants, supporting sessions, and keeping equipment and resources in top shape.

This is an ideal opportunity for a student studying media production, communications, audio engineering, digital arts, or a related field who wants hands-on experience inside a working creative education lab. You will be on the ground during workshops, bootcamps, and recording/production sessions, assisting staff and participants in real time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the daily setup, operation, and breakdown of Media Lab sessions and equipment
Support instructors and program staff during workshops, bootcamps, and hands-on production sessions
Help participants troubleshoot basic technical issues with software, hardware, and lab equipment
Maintain organized, clean, and fully functional lab workstations between sessions
Track equipment usage, inventory, and condition; flag any maintenance needs to staff
Assist with logging session data, attendance, and lab usage records
Support the creation and organization of digital assets including session recordings, exports, and project files
Help onboard new participants to lab tools, platforms, and workflows
Contribute ideas for improving the lab experience and session flow

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Media Production, Audio Engineering, Communications, Digital Arts, Music Technology, Film/Video, or a related field
Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as GarageBand, Logic Pro, FL Studio, or Ableton
Basic knowledge of video or content creation tools (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
Comfortable working with computers, A/V equipment, microphones, and studio peripherals
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for equipment and data tracking
Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, people-centered environment
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with participants and staff
Prior experience in a studio, lab, or creative workspace is a plus but not required

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Practical, resume-building experience inside a working media education lab in NYC
Exposure to music production, content creation, and audio/visual workflows used in the industry
Hands-on familiarity with professional lab equipment, software, and production environments
Mentorship from experienced media educators and creative professionals
A strong portfolio addition and professional reference upon successful completion
Potential to grow into instructional or production support roles over longer-term placements

INTERNSHIP TERM OPTIONS

6-Month Term

9-Month Term

12-Month Term

Ideal for summer or semester-based credit programs

Two-semester placement with deeper involvement in lab sessions and programming

Full-year immersion — gain comprehensive lab operations and production experience

All terms are unpaid and completed for academic credit. Students are responsible for coordinating credit approval with their college or university prior to the start of the internship.

This is an on-site internship. Only candidates located within New York City or the immediate NYC metro area will be considered. Remote applications will not be reviewed.

The Anthem Academy | Anthem Nation | New York City, NY

Empowering the next generation of creatives.