Music Interns🎶 — Methix, Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Methix (in partnership with Microsoft for Startups) – A next-generation music tech company. We are a platform that help independent artists develop, manage and monetize, helping them break into the music industry faster, easier and better.

We're recruiting our Spring 2027 Intern Cohort at Methix! 🎶

We're looking for people who are genuinely OBSESSED with the music industry.

People who love independent artists, music festivals, marketing, and everything happening in the music industry.

People who have something to prove to themselves and want to make a name for themselves.

📍 Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Dates: February 1 – May 7, 2027

We're recruiting for three areas:

🎤 1. Content & Community Intern

We're looking for someone who LOVES being front-facing and wants to become a recognizable voice in the music industry.

You'll learn how to:

• Activate our Methix TikTok account through engaging LIVE experiences.

• Educate independent artists about Methix, artist development, and music career opportunities.

• Create original content, interactive experiences, and conversations that attract artists to our platform.

• Build and engage a community of independent artists.

• Develop your on-camera presence, storytelling skills, and personal brand.

2. Music Marketing & Experiential Intern

We're looking for creative marketers who LOVE music festivals, artist development, and creating campaigns that people actually remember.

You'll learn how to:

• Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns.

• Support our SXSW 2027 initiatives, including artist showcases and festival-related activations.

• Help develop marketing strategies for our artist development camps and boot camps.

• Explore audience acquisition, experiential marketing, and community engagement.

• Brainstorm and test original campaign ideas that stand out in the music industry.

🎟️ 3. Artist Relations & Festival Operations Intern

We're looking for people who love live music, artist development, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes unforgettable performances happen.

You'll learn how to:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for artists during SXSW.

• Assist artists with show preparation, scheduling, and performance logistics.

• Communicate important event details, including call times, locations, and performance requirements.

• Help ensure artists arrive on time, are prepared, and have the information they need.

• Coordinate with our team to support smooth artist experiences from arrival to performance.

• Gain hands-on experience in artist relations, live event operations, and festival production.

Ideal for students interested in artist management, touring, live entertainment, and music festival operations.

Who thrives at Methix?

People who:

• Take initiative without waiting.

• Go beyond the bare minimum.

• Think creatively and aren't afraid to experiment or fail.

• Can work interdependently while being open to learning and guidance.

• Are genuinely curious about the music industry and independent artists.

• Want to build a portfolio of work they're proud to put their name on.

You're not going to know everything. But you do have to care enough to figure things out.

If you're looking for an opportunity to create, experiment, learn, and challenge yourself while gaining meaningful music industry experience, we'd love to hear from you.

🎓 Internship Details

This is an unpaid, educational internship designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in the music and technology industries.

Our internship program is centered on learning, mentorship, and professional development. Interns will have opportunities to:

• Receive guidance and mentorship from music industry professionals.

• Develop practical skills through supervised, hands-on learning experiences.

• Participate in real-world music marketing and artist development projects.

• Receive feedback to strengthen their creative, communication, and professional skills.

• Build a portfolio of meaningful work to support their future careers.

Performance-based bonuses may be available in recognition of exceptional contributions.

We accept CPT on a case by case basis.

Our previous interns have come from: Harvard, USC, NYU, Texas A&M, UT Austin and more!

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📅 Spring 2027 Internship Recruitment Timeline

• November 6: Applications close

• November 9–13: First-round interviews

• November 16–20: Final interviews and selections.

• November 23–25: Offers and onboarding

📍 Austin-based college students are strongly encouraged to apply!

We're excited to meet the next group of ambitious creatives ready to learn, contribute, and make their mark on the music industry.