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Be part of the DMV's #1 recording studio. Grow your skills, work alongside industry professionals, and help shape the sound of a generation.

Why HighLife

More Than a Studio.
A Career Launchpad.

We invest in people, not just projects. HighLife is where your creative career starts for real.

Industry-Grade Experience

Work in real studios, with real artists, on real releases — not simulations. Every session is a masterclass.

Mentorship from Pros

Work directly alongside our engineers, producers, and ops team who have worked with major labels and independent artists alike.

Path to Paid Roles

Strong performers are considered for future paid opportunities, project-based contracts, and long-term team positions.

Flexible Hours

10–20 hours per week lets you commit fully without burning out. We work around schedules that make sense for serious students.

Multi-Discipline Exposure

You won't be stuck doing one thing. Rotate across audio, podcasts, client ops, and business development in a single internship.

Award-Winning Environment

35th Annual Wammie Award winner. Rated 4.9 stars. You'll build your portfolio in a studio creatives across the DMV trust.

Open Position

Current Opportunities

Summer 2026 Internship Project-Based

Summer 2026
Internship Program

HighLife Studios is accepting applications for our Summer 2026 internship program. This is a 3-month, project-based experience designed for students, recent graduates, and early-career creatives who want hands-on experience across all areas of studio life.

This is an unpaid, portfolio-building role. Interns work closely with our full team and have real responsibility on real projects — not busy work.

Duration: June 1 – September 1, 2026 (3 months)
Commitment: 10–20 hours per week
Locations: Washington, DC & Rockville, MD
Type: Unpaid — project-based, portfolio-building
Check-ins: Weekly meetings, check-ins & progress reports
Apply Now — Summer 2026

Areas of Experience

Audio Engineering Recording, signal chain, session setup
Podcast Production Recording, editing, post-production
Studio Operations Day-to-day studio management
Client Support Artist relations & experience
Business Development Strategy, outreach & growth

What You'll Walk Away With

Real studio credits you can put on your resume

A professional network in the DMV music industry

Direct mentorship from working engineers and producers

Portfolio of completed project work

Consideration for future paid roles at HighLife

Understanding of how a full-service studio operates

Application Process

How to Apply

Simple process. Four steps. We move fast.

01

Submit Application

Fill out the Google Form with your background, interests, and availability.

02

Initial Review

Our team reviews your application and reaches out within 5–7 business days.

03

Brief Interview

A quick 20–30 minute conversation to learn more about you and your goals.

04

Offer & Onboarding

Selected candidates receive an offer and are onboarded before June 1.

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