Berklee College of Music’s mission is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music as a career. With a commitment to quality and maintaining contemporary music leadership, Berklee has become the world’s singular learning lab for the music of today and tomorrow, attracting and producing the best and the brightest new talent for the global music industry.
The International Career Center (ICC) offers a professional collaborative service to any partner within the music industry. The ICC acknowledges the unique needs and hiring processes within the music industry, and aims to meet those needs by helping fulfill both internship and full time recruiting requirements.
The ICC is delighted to present the master students who will be available for full time corporate internships and projects from mid May.
Having brought together the most diverse and globally minded music students within the composition, performing and business fields, all of our master programs are designed to introduce students to the globalization of the music industry while developing the necessary international mindset, practical skills and competences required to become successful global music leaders. Internships in partnership with Berklee College of Music provide not only an additional creative resource, but the ICC support, dedicated to assisting the entire internship process.
The ICC is able to provide flexible and tailored recruitment services in line with today’s business requirements. We look forward to developing partnerships and helping your company meet its music recruitment needs.
Why select a Berklee master’s students for an internship?
Berklee selects the most diverse and globally minded master’s students within the global community to partake in our new and innovative one year master’s programs. Each program is designed to expose students to the globalization of the music industry while developing a required international mindset, practical skills, and competencies necessary to become successful global music leaders. Berklee master’s students represent an important source of musical and business talent for your organization.
How does a Berklee internship work?
Berklee College of Music’s master’s students are available for internships and full-time positions starting mid May. They are well-prepared, motivated, and ready to add value to your organization. Internships are a fundamental part of our master’s program and designed to provide a culminating real world experience that complements both the employer and the student. The internship should have a minimum duration of 4 weeks and it covers important educational requirements needed for awarding final credits towards the students master’s degree.
The ICC team provides advice and assistance to music recruiters throughout the selection process. We are committed to working closely with you to find the most appropriate recruiting approach, matching your organization’s own requirements.
The process consists of three easy steps:
- Contact ICC: The ICC is available throughout the year to receive or assist in creating internship and/or job opportunities, which will be directly and exclusively shared with our master’s students. Companies will be required to submit the internship description and a desired student profile to the ICC.
- Selection process: The ICC is committed to working closely with you to find the most suitable candidates that matches your organization’s requirements.
- Internship agreement: Once the candidate has been selected, in order to begin the internship, the company, the student and Berklee College of Music, would need to sign a learning agreement that reflects the internship terms and conditions.
Other ways to get involved with the Berklee community
The ICC can arrange tailored recruiting events on campus to provide students with insights into specific music specializations, careers or bespoked companies. These events enable you to promote your brand on campus, as well as meet Berklee students on a more formal basis.
- Company information sessions: Providing a direct glimpse into your company’s activities, mission and future expansion plans, company information sessions are the best way to communicate directly to students, while allowing you to market and brand your company to future Berklee graduates. Usually, company information sessions last one hour and can be organized in the fall or spring semesters.
- Clinics: These usually take the form of discussions with master’s students about the music industry, career options or specialized jobs. The ICC invites members of industry and asks them to share their professional experiences.
- Allow Berklee students to test your emerging technology: If you are developing new music technologies and need someone to test it, Berklee master’s students represent the best avenue to obtain excellent feedback for market suitability.
Contact
The ICC provides a range of services to help companies fulfill their recruiting objectives. We are committed to working closely with you to find the most appropriate recruiting approach, matching your organization’s own requirements. For more information, email internationalcareers@berklee.edu.
Download the International Career Center Brochure