Internship in sound technology

INTERNSHIP AT 89 SOUND ART SCHOOL

89 – A new, co-created sound art education in Struer – City of Sound is looking for a sound technology intern. Do you want to be part of the team behind an alternative education in sound art? Here is a unique opportunity to support Sound Art Lab, the association ‘Uddannelsesinitiativet i Struer’, and all the other stakeholders in the sound ecosystem in Struer – City of Sound.

About ‘89’

89 is a cocreated sound art education which had its very first course in the fall term of 2025. 89 is an alternative education organized around the ecosystem of knowledge and activities into sound and listening in Struer and through our international networks. The education has a duration of 89 days (hence the name) and will focus on sound art practice, technology and design, sound studies and sonic narratives, sound ecology and the professional sound artist. We encourage DIY and DIT approaches to artistic exploration.

Your tasks

To support the staff and the participants throughout the spring cycle 2027, we are looking for a self-going intern with an interest in sound art, alternative education and/or community practices, as well as strong sound technological skills.

• Technical and creative support for sound art projects
  Setup, troubleshooting, and operation of audio equipment, as well as artistic and technical sparring on sound concepts, including interactive, real-time audio systems (e.g. Logic, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Supercollider), and basic electronics.
• Workshop and educational support
  Practical assistance during workshops, preparation of equipment and materials, and technical support for presentations, listening sessions, and teaching setups.
• Artist residencies and sound installations
  Onboarding of artists, technical support for installations and productions, prototyping, and consultation on spatial and interactive sound solutions.
• Events and project support
  Practical coordination and technical support for events, including assistance to artists and speakers, handling changes, and last-minute technical fixes.
• Administration, research, and hardware support
  Contribution to grant applications and planning, maintenance and preparation of equipment, and hands-on support for electronics, prototyping, and technical builds.

In addition, the intern is expected to participate in our ongoing tasks and activities, to gain insight into our collaboration and partners across the ecosystem.

Your qualifications:

We are interested in BA- or Master students from a wide range of study fields – it could be Sound Studies, Artistic Research / Practice – Based Research, Musicology, Music Technology, Media Studies & Media Arts, Design Research & Interaction Design, Performance Studies, Digital Humanities, Science andTechnology Studies (STS), or …

The important thing is that you are eager to unfold your special expertise in the project while you are here and are willing to be a part of the daily routines of running a small, community-driven education.

Common internship concept for the City of Sound

Struer is the City of Sound, and since 2013 – as the only city in the world – has worked strategically to use sound as a driver for municipal development under this brand. As an intern in the City of Sound, during your internship you will have the opportunity to gain insight into the many different ways in which the area’s companies, public institutions and cultural actors work with sound. Through company visits and presentations you will expand your understanding of the interaction between the city, companies, citizens, cultural institutions and all the other actors in the local ecosystem in which we work, and you can expand your professional network both with the other interns in the city and with our partners a wide range of Danish and international companies and institutions.