Post-Production Sound Intern, School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York (Remote)

This is a 4 week full-time (37 hours per week) internship on a remote working basis.

The School of Arts and Creative Technologies at the University of York is a hub for innovative research and practice in the creative arts. Our Enhancing Audio Description (EAD) team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of accessible media experiences for visually impaired audiences through cutting-edge sound design practices and spatial audio technologies. We are excited to offer a 4-week full-time internship opportunity during the summer break as part of our project, in collaboration with Oscar-winning sound supervisor Nina Hartstone. Our Post-Production Sound internship is ideal for someone passionate about sound, eager to build a career in the sector and to develop hands-on experience.

Project details: 

The internship focuses on supporting post-production sound and media organisation within a creative project developed in collaboration with Nina Hartstone, an Academy Award-winning sound supervisor. You will assist in organising and managing media assets, contributing to post-production workflows, and ensuring smooth handling of audio materials throughout the process. 

A working knowledge of Pro Tools and file management is beneficial, as the role involves hands-on engagement with industry-standard tools. You will also be encouraged to explore and adapt to new workflows, gaining valuable experience in professional audio environments. Moreover, you will be engaging on how industry processes and accessibility workflows can come hand in hand through consideration of the EAD (Enhanced Audio Description) framework. This internship aims to enhance your practical skills while contributing to the efficiency and creativity of the project. 

The aim of this project is to help deliver a post-production-ready audio package that supports both the creative goals of the project and its accessibility aims. You will play a key role in making sure media is well organised, workflows run smoothly, and that inclusive sound practices are considered throughout.
 

We are looking for someone with: 

• A working knowledge of Pro Tools
• Experience in sound editing and/or other post-production sound processes
• Good organisational skills, particularly in managing digital media assets
• Attention to detail when handling audio files and project data
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team environment
• Interest in accessibility for visually impaired audiences

What the intern can gain from this internship:

• Hands-on experience in professional sound production workflows, including media organisation, audio editing, and post-production support
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced team and develop practical skills in using industry-standard tools such as Pro Tools, while also learning to adapt to evolving workflows and creative problem-solving approaches 
• Valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a professional audio environment and provides a unique opportunity to build confidence, technical ability, and industry awareness within a supportive and collaborative setting
• Insight into the importance of accessibility in the creative industries and how innovative sound design practices can enhance media experiences for visually impaired audiences
  
   

Application details

This post is brought to you by York Internships. This post is for 4 weeks, working 37 hours per week on a remote working basis. Virtual interviews are expected to take place on 17 July. Applications close at 23:55 on 9 July. 

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The hourly rate for this position is subject to tax, National Insurance and people’s pension. The intern will be paid monthly in line with the casual payroll process based on the submission of timesheets via Dashboard.

This internship is open to all students of the University of York who will be registered with the University, and who will be based in and have the legal right to work in the UK, for the duration of the internship. If you have any questions at all about your eligibility, please contact careers-placements@york.ac.uk at the earliest opportunity - do not wait for the application closing date to contact the team. 

As this is a full-time internship it cannot be undertaken alongside courses of study or research that are active over the summer vacation period. If you are  registered on such a course and believe that your individual circumstances enable you to complete the internship on a full-time basis you should email careers-placements@york.ac.uk with an email providing specific consent to undertake the internship on a full-time basis from your tutor/supervisor at the time of application. If no such email is received, your application will not be considered. 

Please note that students studying on a student visa may not exceed 20 hours of paid work (including voluntary work) per week during semester. For postgraduate students, we consider semesters to include the summer vacation. 

Right to work documentation: Any applicant who is offered this internship will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before beginning the internship. This will involve providing a copy of your passport to the University’s HR Team. If you are a non-EU national your passport should contain details of your student visa confirming that you have obtained permission to work. You will be contacted with further instructions on how to complete a Right to Work check if you are offered the role.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have a valid National Insurance (NI) number to complete this internship.  If you are in the application process for an NI number at the time your internship is due to start, you can start work, however please note the University of York Casual Worker Team will require you to provide your NI number as soon as possible. Further information on NI numbers can be found on the UK Government website.