Summer Student Music Producer (WS-ST2)

Music for Media Student Producer
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

This position works closely with the Marketing and Communications office at St. Olaf College to create original music and audio assets for institutional storytelling and media production. The student will collaborate with video producers and editors to develop music that reflects the artistic excellence and musical culture of St. Olaf.

Responsibilities include composing music for video projects, building and organizing a departmental music library, and creating sound branding elements such as sonic logos and audio identities. This role provides hands‑on experience in music production, creative collaboration, and storytelling through sound.

Transferable Skills

Music composition and production for media

Audio editing, mixing, and sound design

Creative collaboration and storytelling

Digital asset organization and management

Professional communication and project workflow

Brand development through sound and music

Time management and independent work

Duties and Responsibilities

Compose and produce original music for video, social media, and promotional projects

Collaborate with video editors and producers to support storytelling and emotional tone

Build and maintain an organized internal music library

Create sound logos and audio branding elements for marketing initiatives

Edit, mix, and prepare audio files for digital platforms

Qualifications
Students applying for this position should demonstrate strong musical ability and interest in music production, composition, or audio engineering. Experience with digital audio workstations is preferred. Candidates should be creative, detail‑oriented, and comfortable collaborating within a team environment. Experience creating music for video, film, podcasts, games, or other media projects is beneficial. Applicants should be able to manage projects independently, meet deadlines, and apply feedback effectively.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

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