Job openings in music tech for August 2026

EA wants someone to design sounds for the new Star Wars: Jedi game, but that’s not the only cool job in music tech this month. There is also a chance to really make a difference by working with people on the autism spectrum. Or even work with the next K-pop superstar at HYBE.

Avex Music Group and its clients have touched on releases with Bruno Mars, Drake, Rihanna, and many more of the biggest stars on the planet. Needless to say, these artists and their collaborators have very high standards for the studios where they work. The Studio Manager is in charge of maintaining that standard. That includes assisting engineers and producers with recording sessions, but also managing calendars, maintaining appearances, and keeping track of all the equipment.

• Salary: Unknown
• Location: West Hollywood, CA, USA
• Required qualifications: 2+ years of relevant experience managing or supporting operations within a professional recording studio, creative facility, or similar hospitality environment.
• Best for: Experienced studio techs

If the above job is in your wheelhouse, but a bit below your experience, this is a similar role at the highest level. Bad Bunny is leading a Latin music revolution, and so major labels are grabbing some of the best talent. As one can imagine, the biggest music companies are working at the best studios. Everything needs to run like clockwork.

Except, unlike smaller studios, this role requires hiring and purchasing. So, being an expert in equipment and engineering is also very important to know if potential candidates are up to snuff and if the studio actually needs that new mixing console.

• Salary: $83,000
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Required qualifications: Experience in studio operations, production facilities, hospitality, or comparable high-touch environments.
• Best for: Experienced studio professionals

Another LA studio is looking for interns, and it’s still a good idea for those looking to get in the door. Camila Cabello, Chance the Rapper, U2, Florence Welch, and dozens of others have worked out of this legendary spot on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. As expected, the duties are very much supportive. Going on runs, maintaining clean facilities, and resetting studios, but the people working there will be helping to create music that could live on for generations. A great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be in a top-tier recording facility.

• Salary: College credit
• Location: West Hollywood, CA
• Required qualifications: Enrolled in a school program to receive academic credit
• Best for: Aspiring studio pros, young producers

Crooked produces over 40 different kinds of podcasts in its mission against authoritarianism, which means there is a lot of work for audio engineers. This position handles the audio process end to end. Testing equipment, recording the podcasts, mixing, editing, and sound design.

• Salary: $90,000
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Required qualifications: 3+ years of experience with sound editing and recording equipment
• Best for: Experienced recording engineers, vocal experts

The next Star Wars Jedi game is on its way to consoles and digital stores. Even though the sound of lightsabers igniting was designed half a century ago, there are still plenty of starships that no one has ever heard before. How cool would it be to make your mark on the Star Wars universe? Two key things to note about this position. It’s a 12-month term. Once the sounds for the game are ready, services will no longer be required. Also, the position requires expertise in Reaper.

• Salary: $104,400 – $157,400
• Location: Chatsworth, CA, USA. Vancouver, BC, Can. Madison, WI, USA.
• Required qualifications: 2+ years of professional game audio experience, preferably on AAA titles. Experience contributing to at least one shipped title is preferred.
• Best for: Sound design nerds

Extron supplies all sorts of AV tech, including speakers, amps, streaming equipment, and much more. Working with all of these different types of circuits, cables, and wire configurations will surely inform working on synths, experimenting with different modular patches, and it could even lead to some unique sample sources.

• Salary: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
• Location: Anaheim, CA
• Required qualifications: AA or AS Degree, or equivalent hands-on progressive and relevant experience.
• Best for: Technologists

HYBE has been instrumental in bringing K-pop to the global audience, and now the entertainment giant is hiring all around the world, too. This position will be working out of HYBE’s studio, recording, editing, and mixing music for its artists, and also assisting with sound operations during their shows. A key element is understanding Korean. So, if picking up Duolingo has been on the list for a while, this may be a sign.

• Salary: $73,000 to $95,000
• Location: Santa Monica, CA
• Required qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an entertainment recording studio or commercial recording studio environment
• Best for: K-pop heads, experienced studio producers

This is a promising position for someone who wants to get started working in studios, and this role will make a real difference. Instead of just ensuring a recording studio functions smoothly, you’re helping people with autism experience the magic of creating music. This requires more fine-tuned communication skills than a standard role, but there will be an educational element as well, providing information to participants on how a real studio works.

• Salary: Unknown
• Location: Culver City, CA
• Required qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and in person.
• Best for: Studio heads, compassionate people

Harry Levin is a freelance journalist with credits in SPIN, Billboard, MusicTech, Grammy.com, Los Angeles Magazine, and more. His musical journey began 20 years ago with a Led Zeppelin CD. He played jazz trombone through college, produced large-scale electronic music events, and now spends his professional time writing and editing.