Carl Connection: Music Data Curation Intern

This opportunity is brought to you by a Carleton alumnus, MacEagon 'Keagon' Voyce ’12. You are welcome to reach out to Keagon at maceagon@greymatter.fm with any questions about the organization or position prior to applying.

Grey Matter is a community for sharing and discovering music, together.

It’s a social network for music where:

• music can be played and shared from wherever you stream
• moments of discovery form the building blocks for community and meaningful artist connections

Our mission is to connect people through music and build enduring value for those who make it. (More information in our website FAQ).

We’re seeking a music data curation intern who can help build an interactive map/graph of the music connections made across our ecosystem. It will be:

• a public good
• a potent source of music discovery
• authentic, non-algorithmic exposure for every artist mentioned
• a foundation to build more value and closer connection

It’s an archival project rooted in ‘proof of connection’ – enduring evidence that these connections exist. More here.

Our ideal candidate is a curious, reliable self-starter who cares about music and has a flair for the technical. You might be considering a career in UX design, data operations, or something similar. If all goes well, we'd be excited about extending our partnership beyond the scope of the internship.

Our Music Data Curation Intern will:

• Build key database structures that help outline the foundation of Grey Matter.
• Contribute approximately 40 hours per week in a flexible, inclusive work environment.
• Participate in strategy meetings.
• Have the autonomy to make suggestions, be creative, and engage with our high-level strategy.
• Have access to the team's guidance and mentorship. (Our technical co-founder was the global head of software engineering at Scotland’s first billion-dollar company and has been running two music labels for the past five years. Our growth lead has 10+ years of experience across digital marketing operations and has captained multiple music festivals.)

Our Music Data Curation Intern has:

• A portfolio that reflects:
  • Experience and wherewithal with common database platforms (e.g. SQL, Advanced Excel, etc.)
  • Experience with digital design (e.g. UI/UX, web design, VFX, 3D/animation, etc.)
• Outstanding communication skills and a willingness to be responsive and engaged.
• Strong interest in music and its communities.

Dates & Hours:
Approx. hours per week: 20-40 (can be flexible)

Approx. start and end dates: June 1 - August 31 (can be flexible, and If all goes well, we'd be excited about extending our partnership beyond the scope of the internship. 

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship but Grey Matter will give all contributors equity in the project. If you will be returning to campus in the fall, you are eligible to apply for summer internship funding from Carleton.

Application Process:
Resume, note of interest (doesn't need to be as formal as a cover letter), and some examples of relevant experience/interest.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.