WAM San Francisco Internship Program

The WAM Internship program is widely recognized in the audio and music production industries for the caliber of training, range of activities, overall experience, as well as job placement opportunities. Past interns have gone on to positions with such companies as Dolby, Pixar, Apple, Sony, Google, and Pandora, as well as most of the premier venues for music and performance in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WAM Internship Program Goals:

  • Build confidence, communication skills, and personal versatility to prepare for jobs in the audio industry.
  • Develop interpersonal connections for industry networking and community support to create career pathways for future employment opportunities.
  • Gain hands-on studio training to prepare as entry-level engineering assistants or for other audio roles in live or studio work.
  • Learn how to teach and share audio skills and knowledge to further support the WAM mission.

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Spring 2025 Internship Period

  • Application Opens: November 4th, 2024
  • Application Closes: December 30th, 2024
  • Internship Dates: February 20th – May 8th, 2025

Is this Internship a fit for you?

The internship is open to women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals, recommended for those 21 years and older. You must be a resident of the Bay area. Unfortunately, international applicants are not eligible at this time. We are unable to accept international applicants at this time.

TIME COMMITMENT AND AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

*Commitment of a total of 16 hours per week, Monday – Friday (PDT), in person, virtually, and some evenings and weekends when classes, sessions, and events are scheduled.*
As an intern, you’ll likely support one Girls on the Mic class series weekly, and one Adult class series weekly (or a two-day class on a weekend), spanning the 8-12 weeks of the Internship. They often overlap, and we ensure you can do both in a way that is manageable for your schedule.

REQUIRED/ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE:

  • Intern Workshops: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Skills Workshops and tours in SF.
  • Intern Virtual Activities: Flexible, can be completed on your own schedule.
  • Girls on the Mic (GOTM): Support for school programs, usually during afternoons.
  • Adult Education Classes: Support our adult education programs, usually on weeknights or weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engage in career development activities and shadowing opportunities with local Bay Area audio industry leaders 
  • Assist with Girls on the Mic as a teaching assistant 
  • Support Adult Education classes
  • Support Studio sessions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of 1 year of audio education or equivalent experience.
  • Support WAM’s mission to change the face of audio.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficiency in using a standard computer (Mac or PC).
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and completion of mandated reporter training.
  • TB Test required.
  • You are a resident of the San Francisco area at the time of applying.

NOTE ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AND PAY:

This is an unpaid internship with a stipend of $2500 upon completion of the program. Women’s Audio Mission is an equal employment opportunity employer.